Mohamed Salah, a forward for Liverpool, has been linked to a move to Saudi club Al-Ittihad in rumors, but the two teams have not yet struck an agreement. Salah and Al-Ittihad’s agreement was announced by BeIN Sports, but Liverpool has not yet given the go-ahead. Salah, who makes £350,000 per week with Liverpool, is being watched by Al-Ittihad. It is a Saudi club willing to offer him a deal that is even more lucrative than his current one. The club is willing to pay more than Cristiano Ronaldo’s staggering £175 million annual contract with Al Nassr.
But it appears that the situation is complex. According to a recent The Athletic story, Liverpool has made it clear that Salah is “not for sale.” Coach Jurgen Klopp echoed this attitude, saying, “Mo Salah is a Liverpool player. Obviously necessary for what we do. Nothing is present. The answer would be no if there were anything. For the previous six seasons, Salah has been Liverpool’s top scorer, continuously directing the team’s attack and playing a key role in the team’s success. With his most recent goal against Bournemouth, he surpassed Liverpool star Steven Gerrard’s goal total and moved up to sixth place on the list of the team’s all-time leading scorers.
Salah signed a contract extension with Liverpool last season after conversations with the team, his agent, and Salah himself. This keeps Salah with the Reds through the end of the 2024 campaign. His agent tweeted a confirmation of his commitment, making him the highest-paid player at Liverpool.
Liverpool has faced difficulties this summer. Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, two crucial players for the team, said goodbye after joining the Saudi league. Liverpool has had a difficult time identifying suitable replacements during the transfer window. Despite receiving major financial benefits from these deals. With the Merseyside Club in a period of change and a surge of new talent rising, the potential loss of an experienced player like Salah could provide additional difficulties. Salah’s established role at Liverpool and the allure of Al-Ittihad’s rich offer are competing for attention as the trade story develops.