The Egyptian King has left on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at the end of June. At 34 years old, Salah is now open to selecting a new club after agreeing to terminate his £400,000-per-week contract a year early.
The legendary figure of Liverpool has been reported to be courted by Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, while European teams, including Juventus, Roma, Galatasaray, and Fenerbahce are eager to secure his services.
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Salah’s Future to be Decided Soon
Fresh off a FIFA World Cup journey with Egypt, where he helped the team advance to the round of 16 before they were eliminated by Argentina last week, the excitement surrounding Salah’s potential transfer is expected to escalate once he returns from his summer break. Currently, there’s even speculation that he might consider a return to the United States post-World Cup.
According to The Athletic, the left-footed attacker is surprisingly being targeted by the ambitious Major League Soccer team Sporting Kansas City.
Sporting Kansas City’s Pursuit of Salah
While interest from San Diego FC and Inter Miami has been noted, Kansas City has emerged as a serious contender for Salah’s signature.
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“Sporting Kansas City has become the leading candidate for Mohamed Salah in MLS as they plan an ambitious summer,” the report states.
“However, any MLS club attempting to sign Salah faces an uphill battle given the significant interest from the Saudi Pro League — and that’s assuming Salah decides to leave European soccer this summer.
“Sources suggest Salah has a preference to stay in Europe, but as he evaluates his options, he is also considering a move to MLS.
“Several MLS clubs have expressed interest in Salah, yet Sporting currently holds the top position to secure the Egyptian superstar if he chooses to transition across the Atlantic.”
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Salah’s Allure in Saudi Arabia, MLS, and Europe
Additionally, it’s been reported that new SKC majority owner, Peter Mallouk, is the son of Egyptian immigrants.
Landing a player of Salah’s caliber would require an extraordinary effort, and as it stands, there are no indications that a deal is imminent.
Nevertheless, the interest is palpable, and the appeal of MLS is undoubtedly strong for a player of Salah’s global stature.