MLS chief wants Mohamed Salah to move to America as post-Liverpool options named
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsMohamed SalahCommissioner Don Garber wants Mohamed Salah to move to MLS but the Egyptian's post-Liverpool move is yet to be confirmed amid the World Cup taking place in the USMohamed Salah after Egypt beat New Zealand at the World Cup.(Image: Emma Ottosen/ISI Photos via Getty Images)Mohamed Salah is enjoying his time in North America during the World Cup — and MLS commissioner Don Garber has already outlined his desire to see the Egyptian sign for a team in the US."I couldn’t say that until he announced that he was leaving Liverpool, but what a great player he would be in MLS," Garber said in March, just after Salah's departure at the end of the season was announced. "I think we would provide him with a great platform."The 68-year-old had previously stated: "If he ever decides to come to Major League Soccer, we’d welcome him with open arms."I’d say he should reach out to Leo (Messi) and reach out to Thomas Muller and see how happy they’ve been and how successful they’ve been and how much they’ve really embraced being in Major League Soccer."Chicago Fire and San Diego FC have both been linked with Salah, who scored and helped Egypt to its first-ever victory at the World Cup earlier this week.
The player also has options in Europe, including in Turkiye.Aziz Yildirim, who has won the Fenerbahce presidential election, claimed earlier this month that he would be willing to finance a three-year contract for Salah worth around $35 million (£26 million) a season.Mohamed Salah in action for Egypt at the World Cup.(Image: Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)That works out at around $660k (£500k) a week before tax, which would be a comparable salary to what he might expect to earn in Saudi Arabia.Additionally, it would come with the added bonus of being able to compete in European competitions.Fenerbahce's former board member, Ertan Torunogullari, claimed that a deal was in place with Salah during his tenure, with the 34-year-old "very keen" on making the switch."He was very keen on coming to Turkey. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign."We had established common ground with him on many issues, including his salary."I believe that if the new management makes such a request, Salah will wear the Fenerbahce jersey.
We would be happy to work with the new management on the negotiations."Liverpool.com says: Salah playing at a high level should very much be possible next season. While he didn't have the best season for Liverpool, he is still a very capable player.As Messi has shown, playing in MLS for a couple of years can help extend your career and provide a platform to continuing performing at a high level.