Mohamed Salah's true transfer thoughts, Liverpool jibe and Real Madrid admission

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballMohamed SalahMohamed Salah has found himself on the bench under Arne Slot and as exit rumours swirl the Egyptian ace has dropped prior hints about his Liverpool futureMohamed Salah's true transfer thoughts and hints dropped by the Egyptian star regarding his Liverpool future:La Liga Admiration: Salah sparked the first major wave of speculation when he refused to commit his long-term future to Liverpool while complementing two Spanish giants. He admitted: "I'm probably more out than in." He then cited the approaching end of his deal."Far Away" Contract Stance: Contradicting positive media rumours, Salah insisted that contract negotiations were not close to being finalised as he entered the final six months of his contract.

He told Sky Sports in January 2025 that the talks were "far away from that." This fuelled worries about his free agency status.90% Chance of Departure: After eventually signing his contract extension, Salah revealed how low his confidence was in securing a new deal. He told a major UK broadcaster in May 2025 that he thought his chances of staying were only "10 per cent." He then took a slight jibe at the club's policy on players over 30.Saudi League Confirmation: Salah confessed that a transfer to the Saudi Pro League was a very real possibility during the negotiations.

Speaking on Egyptian TV in May 2025, he said that had he not renewed "there was a very big chance that I would've been in the Saudi League."Maintaining a Saudi Dialogue: Even after penning his extension, Salah admitted that his communication with Saudi officials had not ceased. He confirmed in a May 2025 interview that his relationship with representatives there was "still good and ongoing." This leaves the door ajar for a future move.READ MORE ABOUT SALAH'S SITUATION: Mohamed Salah transfer bombshell claim as Liverpool told relationship 'at breaking point'