Several Saudi clubs preparing to move for Salah – see him as the new face of the league after Ronaldo
Several Saudi Arabian clubs are preparing to move for Mohamed Salah this summer after he announced his departure from Liverpool on a free transfer, but the final decision will not rest solely with individual teams. Due to his global profile and status as arguably the greatest Arab player of all time, the Saudi Pro League, the Public Investment Fund and the Ministry of Sport are all expected to play a role in any potential deal.Saudi officials view Salah as the ideal figure to become the face of the league in the coming years, particularly with Cristiano Ronaldo approaching the end of his time in Saudi football. Interest in Salah is not new, with contacts maintained for several years amid ongoing uncertainty over his Liverpool future, including previous approaches such as Al Ittihad’s rejected £150 million bid in 2023.While Saudi clubs would be able to offer significantly higher wages than any European side, Salah is still expected to attract interest from top clubs across Europe if he becomes available. At 34 in May, he remains a high-level performer and could yet prioritise competing at the highest level over a financially driven move.Among the Saudi options, Al Ittihad are seen as a strong contender given their need for a marquee forward, while Al Nassr, Al Hilal and Al Ahli also represent potential destinations depending on how the situation develops.
