Khaberni - Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's striker, confirmed his departure from "Anfield" at the end of the 2025-2026 season, thereby ending a career adorned with titles and historic achievements.
This announcement came in a post by the 33-year old on social media platforms on Tuesday, describing the current season as a "farewell season".
Salah joined Liverpool in 2017, coinciding with the dawn of a golden era under German manager Jurgen Klopp. "The Pharaoh" played a pivotal role in transforming the team into a formidable global force, claiming two Premier League titles and a Champions League title, along with a collection of domestic and continental cups.
What's Next for Mohamed Salah?
Despite advancing in age, "the Egyptian King" proves he is still at the peak of his artistic output. Even with the high financial demands imposed by his market position, several strategic options loom for determining his future:
• The Italian League:
According to Spanish newspaper "As", Salah, who made his name in the "Calcio" with Fiorentina and Roma, remains an attractive target for clubs such as Juventus, Milan, and Inter who love to recruit experienced Premier League stars, and perhaps the only obstacle is that their financial offers may not match his current contract.
• The Spanish League:
While Real Madrid and Barcelona are currently out of the race, Atletico Madrid emerges as a strong contender, especially since the Madrid club has successful experiences in revitalizing the careers of top strikers like David Villa and Luis Suarez.
• The Saudi League:
Moving there represents a golden opportunity for Salah to be the leading sports icon in the Arab region. In addition to the rising competitiveness witnessed by the league with the presence of a host of global stars, this option offers "the Egyptian King" the advantage of geographical proximity to his homeland Egypt, facilitating his constant interaction with his extensive fan base in the region, and enhancing his role as an inspiration for the rising generations in the Middle East.
• The American League (MLS):
Strong ties with San Diego FC, owned by Egyptian investors, are evident. The club is looking to free up salary cap space by parting ways with their star, Hirving "Chucky" Lozano, to present a substantial offer worthy of Salah's global stature.
Salah's Titles with Liverpool
Since joining from Roma in 2017, Salah has been the main driving force behind Liverpool's return to triumph both locally and continentally, securing 8 major titles with the team:
• Premier League: Two titles (2019-2020, 2024-2025).
• Champions League: One title (2018-2019).
• FIFA Club World Cup: One title (2019).
• UEFA Super Cup: One title (2019).
• FA Cup: One title (2021-2022).
• EFL Cup: One title (2021-2022).
• FA Community Shield: One title (2022).
