Where is Mohamed Salah going? Next club, landing spots for Liverpool star after Anfield departure

Set to turn 34 years old this coming June, Mohamed Salah’s legendary time at Liverpool is officially coming to an end.

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After winning multiple trophies at Anfield and proving himself one of the best Premier League players in history, Salah will look to find a new home this summer.

The Egypt international has written himself into Liverpool lore, setting multiple club records and placing himself amongst the pantheon of greats to have ever played on Merseyside.

As his career is not believed to be ending upon his exit from Anfield, The Sporting News looks at possible new pastures Salah could seek out as he scours Europe and the world for his next club — possibly his last before riding off into retirement.

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Where is Mohamed Salah going?

There are a few potential landing spots for Salah once he departs Anfield this summer, but one stands out above the rest as the most likely final outcome.

It should be noted that Salah’s agent Remy Abbas stated no decision has been made on Salah’s next club, in somewhat colourful terms.

We do not know where Mohamed will play next season. This also means that no one else knows. Beware of the click-whoring attention seekers.

— Ramy Abbas Issa (@RamyCol) March 24, 2026

Saudi Pro League

While the club he could end up at isn’t yet known, it’s believed that by far the most likely outcome for  Salah this summer is to sign with a top Saudi Pro League club.

As one of the most visible and iconic Muslim players of all time, Salah’s move to Saudi Arabia would be highly unsurprising, as he fits the mould for the profile of high-impact target the league usually chases.

It’s unlikely that Salah’s capture would require a significant transfer fee, if any at all, leaving the league to flex its financial muscles in a wage package that would be nearly impossible for anyone else to top.

As for the Saudi club he could land with, there are a few possibilities. The most notable club was previously Al Hilal, who boast a star-studded squad including Karim Benzema, Darwin Nunez, and Saudi international Salem Al-Dawsari along the front line, along with Ruben Neves, Theo Hernandez, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Yassine Bounou elsewhere on the pitch. However, Al Hilal were sold by the Saudi Public Investment Fund as part of that body’s change in investment priorities, meaning the club may not have the financial power it previously did.

He could also end up at Al Nassr to partner with Cristiano Ronaldo, a mouth-watering prospect that could help satiate Ronaldo’s growing frustration with PIF’s transfer policy. They would have to fit Salah in along with Joao Felix and Sadio Mane, but that would be a natural transition as his position on the right would complement Mane on the left and Ronaldo up top quite well.

The Athletic reported on March 25 that Al Ittihad were heavily in for Salah last summer and could go in again as they look to replace Benzema after his move to Al Hilal, while Al Qadsiah have the finances to make a move happen.

Major League Soccer

While MLS will surely make a play for Salah’s signature this summer, likely already laying the groundwork for a run at his services, it’s hard to imagine them having the financial wherewithal to challenge the Saudi Pro League’s financial might and Muslim ties.

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Clubs in the MLS structure have to play within their strict financial rules, which can hamper their ability to make a splash for such a superstar player that will likely command a massive financial package. Sure, they wooed Lionel Messi to the United States, but that took enormous heavy lifting that would be difficult to recreate, especially after recently securing the signature of Antoine Griezmann at Orlando City.

Even given MLS’s antiquated discovery rights system, Salah would likely have his pick of club, with the LA Galaxy and LAFC sure to be strong players. It’s hard to predict which club would make the strongest case, but in the end, this outcome is unlikely. Chicago Fire had a sustained interest in Kevin De Bruyne last season before the Belgium star left Manchester City for Napoli and might take another punt at a marquee signing. NYCFC could also make a move, hoping to secure a big signing to help them open their new stadium next season.

Tom Bogert of The Athletic reported on March 25 that neither the Fire nor San Diego FC were actively working on a deal for Salah. San Diego is owned by British-Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour, but the report states signing a big-money superstar does not align with their sporting philosophy.

Europe

Despite a significant downturn in production this season, it’s possible that Salah still believes he can compete on the European level and does not wish to leave the continent until he’s certain he can no longer keep up.

Clubs such as Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are the likeliest landing spots in Europe, given their long-held appreciation for his services. PSG especially would be a real possibility, given their propensity for heavy rotation in Ligue 1 play under Luis Enrique. Salah could rest himself during league play and save his best for European competition, adding to the club’s already extreme depth.

At this point, however, it’s unlikely Salah will stay in Europe. If the Saudi league comes in with a significant financial offer, Salah may feel this is his last opportunity to secure such a windfall, and if he waits much longer, they could grow frustrated with his repeated rejections, especially after turning them down last year to recommit to Liverpool.

Why is Mohamed Salah leaving Liverpool?

Salah has been in Red for nine seasons since joining from Italian side Roma in the summer of 2017, becoming one of Liverpool’s all-time greatest players.

His greatest triumphs include winning the Premier League title in 2019/20 and 2024/25, while also leading Liverpool to a Champions League title in crown in 2018/19. On an individual level, he won Premier League Player of the Year twice, and was voted African Footballer of the Year twice while playing for Liverpool.

The speculation of a 2026 summer departure ramped up significantly this past December, when Salah had a very public falling-out with Liverpool manager Arne Slot and the rest of the club’s executive structure just before departing for AFCON duty.

Since then, it has been anticipated that Salah would leave at the end of the season, despite signing a two-year contract with the club last summer.

Salah again hit out on social media after the May defeat to Aston Villa. He appeared to criticise their style of play under Slot, stating: «I want to see Liverpool go back to being the heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear and back to being a team that wins trophies.»

The apparent tensions behind the scenes, plus Salah’s own drop-off in performances, make a parting of the ways now seem like the best solution for all concerned.

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