Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool is rapidly approaching a defining crossroads, with growing indications that the Egyptian superstar could be preparing for a historic exit from Anfield. According to reports from Foot Mercato, Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, has already opened negotiations with Saudi Arabian giants Al Ittihad, after receiving initial approval from the player himself — a development that signals a potential seismic shift in both Salah’s career and Liverpool’s long-term direction.
The discussions are still in their early stages, but all signs point toward a possible blockbuster move in the upcoming summer transfer window. For years, Salah has been one of the Saudi Pro League’s primary targets. In 2023, Al Ittihad reportedly submitted a £150 million bid, which Liverpool firmly rejected before persuading Salah to sign a contract extension through 2027. At the time, the club viewed him as untouchable — the face of a modern Liverpool dynasty and a symbol of global commercial and sporting power.
But the landscape has changed.
Sources close to the situation now suggest that Salah is far more open to a move to the Middle East than he was just a year ago. The shift is driven not only by financial factors, but by growing internal tensions at Liverpool — particularly a reported breakdown in his relationship with head coach Arne Slot.
What once appeared to be a strong working relationship has allegedly deteriorated into a rift that many insiders believe is now beyond repair. This season has been marked by visible frustration, reduced influence, and a sense of distance between the club’s biggest star and the new managerial regime. That tension became public in December, when Salah gave a revealing interview in which he admitted feeling increasingly isolated, overburdened with responsibility, and disappointed that promises made during the previous summer had not been fulfilled.
He also spoke openly about his frustration at spending extended periods on the bench — a reality that would have seemed unthinkable in previous seasons — and about how his relationship with Slot had changed “without explanation.” The interview sent shockwaves through Anfield and deepened speculation that the relationship between player and club had entered a terminal phase.
On the pitch, the decline in output has added another layer to the narrative. Salah has scored just six goals this season, making it his least productive campaign since arriving at Liverpool in 2017. While his legacy remains untouched, his current form has invited scrutiny and raised questions about his long-term role in a team undergoing structural transition.
Meanwhile, Al Ittihad are strategically positioning themselves for a major statement signing. The Saudi champions are undergoing a major squad rebuild, freeing up significant financial resources. Karim Benzema’s controversial departure, the sale of N’Golo Kanté, the imminent contract expiry of Fabinho, and the planned return of Moussa Diaby to European football have collectively released massive wage capacity. The club now has both the financial power and squad space to pursue a global superstar — and Salah fits that profile perfectly.
For Saudi Arabia, Salah represents more than just a footballer. He is a global icon, a commercial powerhouse, and one of the most recognizable Muslim athletes in the world — making him an ideal figurehead for the league’s international expansion strategy.
For Liverpool, the implications are profound. Salah is not just a player; he is a symbol of the club’s modern identity, the central figure of its most successful era in decades. His potential departure would mark the end of a defining chapter and accelerate the club’s transition into a new phase — one that would demand both tactical reinvention and emotional rebuilding.
If negotiations progress as expected, summer 2026 could become the moment that closes the Salah era at Anfield. After nearly a decade of dominance in English football, Champions League glory, Premier League triumphs, and individual records, the idea of Salah leaving Europe no longer feels speculative — it feels plausible.
The decision will shape not only the future of Mohamed Salah, but the direction of Liverpool itself. In a period of transformation, uncertainty, and rebuilding, one of the club’s greatest legends may soon take his final bow in red — not through decline, but through a historic transition that signals the end of an era and the beginning of another.