As Mohamed Salah’s contract situation with Liverpool remains unresolved, speculation grows over Saudi Arabia’s diminishing interest in the Egyptian star. Salah has found himself at the center of a public clash with Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, intensifying the ongoing news surrounding his future.
Mohamed Salah‘s contract saga has become one of the most discussed topics this season, continuing into the winter transfer window. While rumors about Saudi Arabia’s interest swirl, Salah is simultaneously embroiled in a public disagreement with Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher.
Currently in the last year of his contract, Salah is able to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside of England. The conversation surrounding his future has escalated as Carragher has voiced his concerns about Salah’s actions amid the broader contract saga at Liverpool.
Salah sparked further speculation with a cryptic post on his X (formerly Twitter) account, showing a photo with teammates Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contracts are also unresolved. Carragher responded indirectly, criticizing Salah and Alexander-Arnold while praising van Dijk’s professionalism: “Both could take a leaf out of Virgil van Dijk’s book”.
In a cheeky comeback, Salah replied on social media: “I’m starting to think you’re obsessed with me”, along with a winking emoji. Carragher embraced the banter, stating: “I’ve got a Mo Salah obsession. It’s more of a soccer obsession of watching him in a red shirt”.
Despite Salah’s outstanding performances on the pitch, which have earned him recognition as a potential Ballon d’Or contender, the uncertainty around his future has left fans anxious. Previously, Salah and Carragher have clashed publicly, with Salah eventually signing a contract extension with Liverpool, giving hope for a similar outcome this time.
Salah Out of Saudi Arabia Plans?
For months, the Saudi Pro League seemed a likely destination for Salah, as the league’s administration eyed him as a transformative signing to enhance its global influence, particularly in Muslim-majority nations like Egypt.
However, recent reports indicate a strategic shift in Saudi Arabia’s approach to football investments. According to Sky Sports Switzerland, the nation’s focus has transitioned to nurturing young Saudi talent in Europe, exemplified by players like Marwan El-Sahafi, currently on loan at Belgian club Beerschot.
This shift, coupled with ongoing financial commitments for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, has reportedly cooled the league’s willingness to pursue huge deals for high-profile players like Salah.
Further compounding the uncertainty is Salah’s reported demand for a contract extension that would keep him at Liverpool until June 2028, which would coincide with his 35th birthday. However, Liverpool’s management has historically hesitated to offer long-term contracts to players nearing the end of their careers, creating a potential impasse.
