Why Mohamed Salah transfer to Real Madrid would make no sense for Liverpool star
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsMohamed SalahMohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the season and is being linked with a shock move to Real Madrid, but it's difficult to see the logic behind that transferMohamed Salah of Liverpool(Image: 2026 Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA)Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after a nine-year Reds career that has seen him establish a reputation as one of the club's all-time greats.Liverpool legend Salah looked set to reach a decade of service when he signed a two-year contract extension last year, but earlier this season the decision was taken for that deal to cut be in half amid the difficult season that he and the club are having.The expectation from most is for Salah to move to the Saudi Pro League – a transfer he has been linked with for several years.But a report by Egyptian outlet Mwatan says that a move to Real Madrid could be an option for the 33-year-old.The report says that Salah is hopeful of continuing to compete at the highest level, and that Madrid is "leading the way" in the race to sign him.READ MORE: Liverpool dressing room stance on Arne Slot after players hit out at 'lack of fight'READ MORE: Liverpool youngster could end 15-month wait for first-team call upHowever, it is also suggested that it could be difficult for Madrid to complete a deal due to the amount of superstars currently in Los Blancos's forward line.With Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior the stars of the Madrid team, it's difficult to see where Salah would fit in at the moment.In his prime, of course, he would walk into any team on the planet, but Salah seemingly exited his prime last year, and it's hard to see the logic behind Madrid wanting to sign him.The report also adds that a trio of Italian clubs could look to sign Salah, with Juventus, Roma and Inter Milan all interested in the 33-year-old.Salah won't have a shortage of suitors this summer(Image: Getty Images)However, those clubs would not have the financial might to be able to give Salah the kind of contract that he would still be able to command elsewhere – despite his loss of form this season.Al-Ittihad, the Saudi Arabian club that had a bid rejected for Salah in 2023, is mooted as a potential destination, and Salah would probably be able to get the biggest contract of his career there.Inter Miami, currently home to Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, may soon be in the market for another marquee star, with both players now approaching 40 years old.Ultimately, it would be a bit of a surprise if he didn't end up in either Saudi Arabia or the United States.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCMohamed Salah