Egypt boss reveals what he has heard about Mohamed Salah's next club after Liverpool
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesMohamed SalahThe Liverpool winger revealed last week that he is set to call time on his Anfield career at the end of the season, and he has been linked a host of clubs across the globeIbrahim Hassan has said Mohamed Salah has attracted interest from European clubsEgypt’s national team director Ibrahim Hassan has warned Mohamed Salah against joining a Major League Soccer (MLS) club and revealed the Liverpool winger has attracted interest from European clubs.Salah confirmed last week that he is set to depart Liverpool this summer, ending his nine-year spell as a Red. That speculation was bolstered by comments from league commissioner Don Garber, who said he would “love” to see Salah play in the USA.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news as Reds line up $93 million Premier League defenderREAD MORE: Mohamed Salah breaks silence with poignant post following Liverpool exit announcementSan Diego FC owner Mohamed Mansour also told APF that Salah would be an “asset” to any team.
“Wherever he will go, he will add a lot to that league and to that country and to that team for sure,” he added.But Hassan, brother of Egypt coach, Hossam, said he does not think a switch to MLS would suit Salah.“Personally, I would prefer him to stay in Europe,” Hassan told On Sports. You won’t remember Salah any more than I remember [Lionel] Messi now, I don’t even try to watch him.”Salah confirmed last week that he is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season(Image: (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images))Instead, Hassan feels Salah would be best suited to moving to the Saudi Pro League.“If he does not receive offers from Europe, then a move to the Saudi league would be a good option, especially with big names such as Cristiano [Ronaldo].”Reports have suggested that Saudi chiefs are planning an offer for the Liverpool legend.
The league has a long-held interest in Salah, who is one of the most famous figures in Arab world.Salah continues to be linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League(Image: Getty Images)Omar Mugharbel, Chief Executive for the Saudi Pro League, confirmed in December that the division’s top clubs were keen to sign Salah.“Mohamed Salah is welcome in the Saudi League, but it is the clubs that are responsible for negotiating with players,” he told BBC Sport. “For sure, Salah is one of them [a target].”However, reports have suggested that Salah’s chances of moving to Saudi Arabia could be impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Mohamed SalahLiverpool FCTransfers