Mohamed Salah has revealed that if he hadn't signed a new contract with Liverpool, he would have moved to Saudi Arabia.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has revealed that he was close to making a high-profile move to the Saudi Pro League, had contract renewal talks with Liverpool not succeeded.
The Egyptian international made the revelation during an interview with Egyptian television channel On Sport, shortly after being named Premier League Player of the Season.
Salah played a key role in Liverpool's Premier League triumph, finishing the campaign with an extraordinary 29 goals and 18 assists.
The Reds lifted the title for the second time since the forward joined from AS Roma, with Salah once again proving to be a pivotal figure in their success.
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During the interview, Salah confirmed that he had been in contact with representatives from the Saudi Pro League in recent months.
“It was a possibility for me if I didn’t continue at Liverpool,” he admitted.
“I maintain excellent relationships with the people of the Saudi Pro League and we had contact in recent months. If I hadn’t signed a new contract, I would have gone to a team in Saudi Arabia.”
Saudi Arabia has recently attracted global footballing stars with lucrative offers, and Salah’s name had frequently surfaced in transfer speculations. His confirmation now provides insight into how close the move actually was.
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Reflecting on his contract talks with Liverpool, Salah revealed that negotiations were far from smooth.
“They weren’t easy,” he said, adding that eventually, “common ground was found.”
The forward expressed satisfaction with the final agreement, which sees him remain a key part of Arne Slot's squad.
With his future at Anfield now secured, Salah looks poised to continue adding to his already legendary status at the club, while Saudi Arabia remains a potential destination in the years to come.
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