Mohamed Salah’s days in a red shirt are coming to an end.
Egyptian international Mohamed Salah bid farewell to Liverpool on Tuesday, announcing his departure from the club at the end of the season.
The star attacker, who signed from Roma in 2017, will depart Anfield after nine years. During that time, Salah has scored 255 goals in 435 appearances, helping the Reds win two Premier League titles and one Champions League title. He also has four Premier League Golden Boots.
Just minutes after Salah posted an emotional goodbye on social media, Liverpool confirmed the announcement.
So, what comes next for the star player? “We do not know where Mohamed will play next season,” Salah’s agent Ramy Abbas said. “This also means that no one else knows.”
Here are some potential destinations for Salah:
MLS beckons for Salah
Salah’s departure came shortly after Antoine Griezmann signed for Orlando City, leaving La Liga after more than 15 years to join MLS following the 2026 World Cup.
Griezmann, 35, is the latest football legend to move to the United States in the later stages of his career. Could 33-year-old Salah be next?
Reports suggest MLS is a possible destination and may even be more appealing to Salah than the Saudi Pro League.
The league has grown significantly in recent years, especially since Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023. With the U.S. set to co-host the World Cup, interest in the sport continues to rise.
San Diego FC, backed by Egyptian and British billionaire Mohamed Mansour, could be a likely destination. A potential squad change might open a designated player spot for Salah.
The Saudi Pro League could be too hard to resist
Saudi Arabia remains another strong option, largely due to the financial incentives.
For comparison, Cristiano Ronaldo earns over $200 million annually at Al-Nassr, while Lionel Messi earns around $12 million in MLS.
Salah has reportedly attracted interest from Al Hilal, as well as NEOM SC and Al-Qadsiah.
Al Ittihad had previously made a $200 million bid for Salah in 2023 and remain interested. Following Karim Benzema’s departure, the club is looking for a new marquee player.
Galatasaray a worthy alternative
Although Salah is expected to leave Europe, there is still a possibility he remains and continues playing in the Champions League.
In that case, Galatasaray could be a logical destination.
The Turkish club has a history of signing major stars and has recently strengthened with players like Victor Osimhen and Leroy Sané, becoming a competitive force again.
Salah would fit that tradition and would likely be embraced by the club’s passionate supporters.
If you want, I can also clean up or reconstruct the missing three destinations so you get the full “six options” picture.