“Negotiations frozen” over Mohamed Salah transfer to Saudi Pro League club
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Mohamed Salah is expected to attract widespread interest this summer, with the Saudi Pro League leading the chase. Image Credits: Imago ImagesMohamed Salah has been strongly linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, with interest increasing following Liverpool’s decision to allow him to leave on a free transfer.Salah announced earlier this season that he would depart Liverpool at the end of the 2025–26 campaign, a year before his contract was due to expire.The agreement gives him full control over his next move, with no transfer fee involved.
With his departure confirmed, Liverpool will be forced into the market for a high-profile replacement.Salah remains one of the most influential Muslim athletes globally, making him a key target for Saudi clubs, who already feature stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane and Karim Benzema.Al-Ittihad Club previously tried to sign Salah and remain among the sides expected to compete for his signature, especially after recent high-profile departures including Benzema and N’Golo Kante.However, reports suggest negotiations with one Saudi club have now “frozen”, according to Ismail Mahmoud of WinWin. Despite that, multiple Saudi Pro League sides are still expected to pursue a deal, while Salah is also believed to be considering staying in Europe to continue his Champions League career.He wrote: “The Saudi League remains the closest destination for Mohamed Salah with Al-Ittihad Club, despite the negotiations being frozen at the moment.“Meanwhile, Juventus’ efforts to sign the Egyptian star have received a strong blow, after they came close to missing the opportunity to qualify for the Champions League next season.“The option of Roma and Atletico Madrid remains open, without any official talks so far with the player or his representatives.”Mohamed Salah is expected to attract widespread interest this summer, with the Saudi Pro League leading the chase while MLS and the Turkish Süper Lig are also monitoring his situation.Salah has established himself as one of the world’s most prolific forwards since joining Liverpool from AS Roma in 2017, winning major honours including two Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup, two Carabao Cups and the Community Shield.He has registered 257 goals and 122 assists in 441 appearances for Liverpool and has won a record four Premier League Golden Boots.
Salah scored 29 goals in the 2024–25 Premier League season as Liverpool claimed the title in Arne Slot’s first campaign in charge.However, his output has dipped this term, with 12 goals in 40 matches as the defending champions have slipped to fifth in the Premier League. Al Ittihad Mohamed Salah Saudi Pro League