{"id":627726,"date":"2025-12-12T05:52:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T05:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/627726\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T05:52:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T05:52:34","slug":"mohamed-salah-urged-to-snub-saudi-arabia-millions-after-huge-liverpool-exit-hint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/627726\/","title":{"rendered":"Mohamed Salah urged to snub Saudi Arabia millions after huge Liverpool exit hint"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mohamed Salah has been publicly encouraged to join MLS by commissioner Don Garber, with the Liverpool star&#8217;s future at Anfield unclear following his interview hinting at an exit<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_Mohamed-Salah.jpg\" alt=\"Mohamed Salah during a Liverpool training session\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Mohamed Salah faces an uncertain future at Liverpool(Image: PAUL ELLIS, AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Mohamed Salah is facing calls to reject the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/saudi-professional-league\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Saudi Pro LeagueLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Saudi Pro League<\/a> amidst ongoing speculation about his future at Anfield. The Egyptian has found himself on the bench for the Reds&#8217; <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Premier LeagueLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Premier League<\/a> matches against <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/leeds-united-fc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Leeds UnitedLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Leeds United<\/a>, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/sunderland-afc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"SunderlandLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Sunderland<\/a> and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/west-ham-united-fc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"West Ham UnitedLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">West Ham United<\/a> in recent weeks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Following a thrilling 3-3 draw with the latter last weekend, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/mohamed-salah\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"SalahLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Salah<\/a> gave a surprise interview to reporters at Elland Road, revealing a rift with head coach <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/arne-slot\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Arne SlotLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Arne Slot<\/a>. In the interview, he also suggested that this weekend&#8217;s match against <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Brighton &amp; Hove AlbionLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Brighton &amp; Hove Albion<\/a> could be his last for <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LiverpoolLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Liverpool<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He is due to leave for the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/africa-cup-of-nations\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Africa Cup of NationsLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Africa Cup of Nations<\/a> next week, which will run until mid-January, should Egypt advance deep into the tournament. However, it remains uncertain whether the 33-year-old will return to play for the Reds in the second half of the season.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/liverpool-celtic-transfer-dara-jikiemi-36388036\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36388036\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool could repeat \u00a325m transfer trick as FSG &#8216;closing in&#8217; on Celtic signing<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/mohamed-salah-slot-liverpool-lineker-36388027\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36388027\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool star Mohamed Salah told to apologise as Gary Lineker raises suspicions<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Following the player&#8217;s explosive interview, numerous links with foreign clubs have resurfaced over the past week. Those only increased after he was not involved as Liverpool defeated <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/inter-milan\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"InterLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Inter<\/a> in the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/champions-league\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Champions LeagueLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Champions League<\/a> on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/saudi-professional-league\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Saudi Pro League <\/a>has long been considered as Salah&#8217;s most likely landing spot when he eventually ends his Anfield career. However, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/major-league-soccer\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Major League SoccerLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Major League Soccer<\/a> has recently emerged as a viable alternative, with <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6870344\/2025\/12\/08\/mohamed-salah-transfer-liverpool-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"The AthleticLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">The Athletic<\/a> reporting this week that a move to the United States is possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Part of the appeal stems from Egyptian-British billionaire Mohamed Mansour owning San Diego FC, which could make it a natural destination for Salah. The club, established in 2023, finished first in the Western Conference during the 2025 MLS campaign.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_GettyImages-2250696187.jpg\" alt=\"Mohamed Salah of Liverpool applauds the fans as he looks dejected following his team's draw in the Premier League match against Leeds\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Mo Salah faces an uncertain future at Liverpool following his comments after the draw against Leeds United(Image: Photo by Liverpool FC\/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">MLS commissioner Don Garber has now openly urged Salah to cross the pond, despite the enormous financial rewards on offer in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/saudi-arabia\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Saudi ArabiaLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>. He pointed to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/barcelona\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"BarcelonaLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Barcelona<\/a> and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/bayern-munich\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Bayern MunichLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Bayern Munich<\/a> icons <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/lionel-messi\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Lionel MessiLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Lionel Messi<\/a> and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/thomas-muller\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Thomas MullerLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Thomas Muller<\/a> as proof of the league&#8217;s rising stature.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Garber said: &#8220;Obviously, if [Salah] ever decides to come to Major League Soccer, we&#8217;d welcome him with open arms. I&#8217;d say he should reach out to Leo [Messi] and reach out to Thomas Muller and see how happy they&#8217;ve been and how successful they&#8217;ve been and how much they&#8217;ve really embraced being in Major League Soccer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_GettyImages-1841004807.jpg\" alt=\"Don Garber\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Don Garber has spoken about Mohamed Salah potentially moving to Major League Soccer(Image: Mike Lawrie\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Messi arrived at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/inter-miami\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Inter MiamiLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Inter Miami<\/a> as a free agent in the summer of 2023 after his stint with <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/paris-saint-germain\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Paris Saint-GermainLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Paris Saint-Germain<\/a>. Earlier this month, the Argentine played and provided two assists against Muller&#8217;s <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/vancouver-whitecaps\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Vancouver WhitecapsLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Vancouver Whitecaps<\/a> in the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/mls-cup\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"MLS CupLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">MLS Cup<\/a> final, guiding his team to a 3-1 triumph.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Salah will link up with his Egypt squad next week, with their Africa Cup of Nations opener scheduled for 22 December against Zimbabwe. 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