Mohamed Salah truth now clear as Liverpool summer transfer agreement reached
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Mohamed Salah Truth Now Clear as Liverpool Summer Transfer Agreement Reached
By Liverpool Echo Staff | Published February 2026
The truth about Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool is now crystal clear: the club has reached a summer transfer agreement to sell the Egyptian superstar amid mounting interest from Saudi Pro League clubs, signaling the end of an era at Anfield.
Salah, 33, is in his eighth season with the Reds, but the 2025-2026 campaign has been turbulent. Manager Arne Slot initially benched him for three games, sparking a public outburst from Salah in December before his Africa Cup of Nations stint in Morocco (December 21, 2025–January 18, 2026). His form has dipped dramatically— just four Premier League goals and two in the Champions League this season, a far cry from his prolific past.
Despite his contract running until June 2027, Liverpool have decided to cash in this summer to avoid a free transfer next year. Spanish outlet Fichajes reports the club favors a Saudi move for a substantial fee and wage savings, offsetting recent spending. Football Insider claims an agreement is already in place after a "turbulent season." Al-Ittihad leads the Saudi chase, though Salah rejected similar bids last year.
Alternative destinations include MLS—reporter James Pearce notes it's "more appealing" than Saudi Arabia, with Chicago Fire and San Diego FC linked. Serie A clubs have been approached by his agent, but his age and £350,000+ wages limit European options. PSG shows no interest unless free.
Slot downplayed exit talk in December, saying he has "no reasons" to want Salah gone, but post-AFCON reality points to change. Liverpool eyes successors: Palmeiras' Allan (€35m, right-sided forward), Newcastle's Anthony Gordon (£95m), and others in a bold rebuild.
Fans are divided—Salah's legacy (over 200 goals) is untouchable, but evolution demands youth. The deal, potentially £50m+, clears the path for Arne Slot's vision. As one source puts it: the post-Salah era begins this summer.
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