Mohamed Salah reveals plans to play until 40, turned down £500m Saudi offer, and remains committed to Liverpool until 2027.
If there were any lingering doubts about Mohamed Salah’s ambition, longevity, or market value, the Liverpool star has laid them to rest with a series of eye-opening revelations that signal a bold vision for the final chapter of his legendary career.
The 32-year-old Egyptian forward, fresh off another phenomenal season in which he scored 32 goals in 45 appearances and powered Liverpool to their 20th top-flight league title, has opened up about his long-term plans, possible Saudi Pro League switch, and how long he believes he can keep dazzling fans at the top level.
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3. Salah Believes He Can Play Until 40
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Speaking in an interview with Egyptian TV channel ON Sports, Salah made a bold claim that could redefine the expectations around player longevity in modern football.
"I will stop playing when I have that feeling," Salah said as per BBC.
"If you ask me for my opinion, I think I can play until the age of 39 or 40 but if I felt before that I wanted to stop, I would quit. I have achieved a lot of things."
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It is a sentiment that aligns with his current form. Salah has continued to defy age-related decline, delivering 27 goals in the Premier League alone this season.
With elite fitness in him and a relentless desire to win, his goal of playing into his forties seems entirely plausible.
2. Salah Turned Down £500m From Saudi Arabia
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One of the most jaw-dropping revelations came from insiders who spoke to BBC Sport, confirming that Salah was offered a staggering £500 million deal to join the Saudi Pro League.
However, after a season of intense speculation, the Egyptian opted to stay put—signing a new contract with Liverpool in April 2025.
"My contract was up at Liverpool and I would have gone to Saudi but we finalised the deal with Liverpool," Salah revealed.
While the move would have made him one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, Salah’s decision to remain at Anfield speaks volumes about his loyalty and unfinished business in Merseyside.
1. A Saudi Move Still on the Cards After 2027
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Though Salah is committed to Liverpool for the next two years, he left the door wide open for a potential future in the Middle East. His ties to Saudi clubs remain strong, and discussions about a move have not been entirely shelved.
"I still have a good relationship with them and I always stay in contact with them. Yes, we were talking to each other," Salah admitted.
"I don't know what is going to happen but I am happy here in Liverpool and I am staying here for the next two years. Then I will see what I will do next."
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Since joining Liverpool from Roma in 2017, Salah has evolved into one of the greatest forwards in Premier League history.
With 186 Premier League goals (shared across Liverpool and Chelsea), he currently sits fifth on the all-time list—just one behind Andrew Cole.
His brace against Southampton in March not only helped secure a critical win in Liverpool’s title charge but also propelled him to third place on the club's all-time scorers list.
Having nearly 400 appearances and seven major honors, including the Champions League and two Premier League titles, Salah's legend continues to grow.