Sky Sports reports that the Saudi Ministry of Sport will decide which Saudi club Mohamed Salah joins next summer.
The “Egyptian King” announced his departure from Liverpool at the end of the current season, and the Reds’ management agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent, allowing him to move to any club on a free transfer.
Since 2023, the Saudi Football Federation has been trying to sign Salah, and the 34-year-old has also been linked with several Saudi Pro League clubs, such as Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr.
According to the latest report, there is a behind-the-scenes battle among Saudi clubs for Salah’s services, but the final decision regarding the Egyptian star’s destination in Saudi Arabia will not rest solely with the clubs.
The Saudi Pro League and the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which owns a majority stake in the four major clubs, will play a significant role in this decision, but they are not the only ones.
Sky Sports confirms that the Saudi Ministry of Sport itself will intervene and decide which Saudi club Salah joins, given the Egyptian star’s widespread fame and his status as one of the greatest Arab players in football history.
Salah is now seen as the best successor to Cristiano Ronaldo as a global star in Saudi football, attracting players from all over the world to the Saudi Professional League.
It’s worth noting that Salah’s agent confirmed his client doesn’t know where he will play next season, while European media outlets have speculated about a possible return to Italy or a move to the United States, in addition to the Saudi interest.
