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Mohamed Salah PSG transfer blocked by Luis Enrique in 2023 as report reveals details

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesMohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years on Merseyside, but a 2023 move to Paris Saint-Germain was reportedly blocked by manager Luis EnriqueLuis Enrique didn't want Mohamed Salah at PSG(Image: 2025 Jean Catuffe)Mohamed Salah could have found himself at Paris Saint-Germain before Luis Enrique reportedly vetoed that prospect.The 33-year-old is now gearing up to face the French heavyweight and reigning Champions League holder in the competition at Parc des Princes – although he is only among the substitutes for the Reds.Come the conclusion of the campaign, Salah will also depart the club following nine years on Merseyside. PSG subsequently turned its attention to alternative options.READ MORE: PSG vs Liverpool LIVE: Official team news, Champions League score updates, TV channel and streamREAD MORE: Eduardo Camavinga to Liverpool latest as 'Real Madrid will consider transfer'Media reports in France at the time indicated that PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi had held talks with the Liverpool attacker back in 2023, but that was subsequently refuted by Salah's representative, Ramy Abbas Issa."He did not [meet him].



"It's not true," he stated at the time."He's a fantastic and amazing player, but we've never considered him, to be honest. We know every club would love to have him, but this rumour about us is simply not true."Mohamed Salah will leave at the end of the season(Image: Getty Images)"There are a lot of rumours about players, but we are very clear," he added.

We have a long-term plan with this team and coach."Our players are united, and it's a fantastic group with a great atmosphere."In my opinion, we have the best coach in the world right now. He's building a project for the future."Throughout Salah's nine campaigns at Anfield, the Egypt skipper has amassed two Premier League crowns, the Champions League, two Carabao Cups, the 2022 FA Cup and the club's maiden Club World Cup in December 2019.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCMohamed Salah