Mohamed Salah finally free to complete 'selfish' Premier League transfer after Liverpool exit
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SportFootballLiverpool FCMohamed Salah is now a free agent after Liverpool agreed to terminate his contract 12 months early, with the Egyptian's next club yet to be confirmedMohamed Salah could finally honour the wishes of a Premier League icon and seal a "selfish" move away from Liverpool when he officially becomes a free agent today. The 34-year-old netted 257 goals across all competitions and played a pivotal role in the Liverpool squad that claimed the Premier League title twice and secured Champions League glory during one of the most triumphant eras in the club's modern history.Yet his final season was marred by a public rift with manager Arne Slot, who was subsequently replaced at the conclusion of the campaign by ex-Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola.
That uncertainty keeps the possibility open for a stunning Premier League transfer – something that would thrill Chelsea icon Didier Drogba.Back in 2021, Salah found himself embroiled in a protracted contract dispute with Liverpool before ultimately signing a new deal worth upwards of £350,000 per week, establishing him as the highest-paid player in the club's history. Prior to that extension being agreed, Drogba encouraged his former club to make a dramatic swoop to bring the winger back to Stamford Bridge.Drogba told Al-Axis TV: "If I am selfish, I will tell Salah to leave Liverpool and return to Chelsea.
This is his decision alone and his future, but wherever he goes, I will be one of his fans."FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! However, his stint in west London never kicked into gear, with the 'Egyptian King' featuring in only 13 Premier League matches before loan switches to Fiorentina and Roma.The Italian side acquired him on a permanent basis in 2016, setting the stage for his £34m transfer to Liverpool 12 months later.Buy Blood Red, our monthly Liverpool FC print publication for just £3.50 by clicking hereThousands of Liverpool fans upgraded their matchday last season.