The football world has been gripped by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah\u2019s future at Liverpool. Tension escalated after his angry remarks following the 3-3 draw with Leeds United, during which he criticised both the club and manager Arne Slot.<\/p>\n
Salah accused Liverpool of \u201cthrowing him under the bus\u201d and admitted that his relationship with Slot has completely collapsed. He was then omitted from the squad that travelled to Italy for the 1-0 victory over Inter Milan.<\/p>\n
The Egyptian winger is also expected to miss this weekend\u2019s Premier League fixture against Brighton. After that, he will join up with Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations. Though still unconfirmed, widespread speculation suggests Salah may have already played his final match in Liverpool\u2019s iconic red shirt.<\/p>\n
A Saudi Pro League Rule Could Complicate Salah\u2019s Move<\/p>\n
If Salah does leave in January, the Saudi Pro League appears to be the most likely destination. The league, backed by major financial power and already home to huge global stars, would reportedly have no hesitation in trying to sign him. Clubs such as Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal, Al-Ahli, and Al-Nassr are said to be leading the race.<\/p>\n
However, navigating a transfer to Saudi Arabia won\u2019t be straightforward. A 2023 report from The New York Times revealed new regulations introduced to control the immense spending of SPL clubs.<\/p>\n
One rule states that any player requesting an annual salary above $3 million (\u00a32.2 million) must receive approval from the league. Salah currently earns close to \u00a321 million per year at Liverpool, meaning his move would automatically fall under heightened scrutiny.<\/p>\n
Another regulation warns that players and agents who use one club\u2019s interest to drive up offers from another could be \u201cimmediately blacklisted.\u201d This means Salah and his agent, Ramy Abbas, will need to handle negotiations carefully.<\/p>\n
A Signing Bigger Than Ronaldo?<\/p>\n
Cristiano Ronaldo\u2019s 2023 move to Al-Nassr was the moment global attention first shifted heavily toward the Saudi Pro League. Despite big-name arrivals since\u2014such as Neymar, Sadio Man\u00e9, and Karim Benzema\u2014Salah would arguably be the league\u2019s most significant signing since Ronaldo.<\/p>\n
After being named Liverpool\u2019s Player of the Season in their 2024\u201325 title-winning campaign, few would have imagined Salah could leave just eight months later. Yet that scenario now feels increasingly possible. And if the Egyptian forward does make the switch, he is certainly capable of challenging Ronaldo and the league\u2019s other stars at the top of the scoring charts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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