Mohamed Salah Future Update: Possible Conversations Over Early Liverpool Exit Mooted

Recent reports indicate growing uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah's long-term future at Liverpool, with journalist David Ornstein suggesting the club fully expects the Egyptian star to remain until the end of the 2025-26 season, but early exit talks could emerge if tensions persist.[2][3][5]

Salah, whose contract runs until June 2027, has been at the center of speculation following a controversial interview where he claimed no relationship with manager Arne Slot and hinted it might be his last game at Anfield. This came amid being benched for three matches, prompting him to feel "thrown under the bus."[3][4]

Currently shining at the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Salah has scored four goals in five games, including strikes against Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Ivory Coast, propelling Egypt to the semi-finals against Senegal. His international focus has paused club drama, providing a mental break.[2][3]

Ornstein notes in The Athletic: "Despite recent uncertainty, the Egypt attacker is fully expected to finish the campaign at Anfield. It will be hoped his situation then settles... However, if problems remain, it is possible conversations will take place about parting ways early."[2][3]

Saudi Pro League clubs Al Hilal and Al Ittihad are frontrunners to sign him in 2026, with a senior figure claiming confidence in landing Salah, potentially in January, summer, or beyond. Past bids reached £150 million.[4]

Liverpool view retaining Salah until summer as ideal, avoiding a mid-season exit, before deciding on cashing in with a year left or letting him stay. At 33, after nine years and 243 goals, his legacy is secure, but a new challenge or free exit in 2027 looms.[1][3]

Slot hopes a rejuvenated Salah returns post-AFCON to chase silverware with the Premier League champions.[2]