Mohamed Salah's future: Ibrahim Hassan prefers the Saudi league over the American league
Egypt's national team director, Ibrahim Hassan, offered important and direct advice regarding the future of Mohamed Salah, the star player for Liverpool FC and captain of the Pharaohs. These remarks come amidst ongoing speculation about the player's next destination after a career filled with achievements in European football.
General context and historical background of the Egyptian star's career
Since joining Liverpool in the summer of 2017, Mohamed Salah has made history, leading the Reds to long-awaited titles, most notably the Premier League and the Champions League. With his contract nearing its end, the player recently announced his anticipated departure after the current 2025-2026 season, sparking widespread speculation. In this regard, his agent, Ramy Abbas, confirmed that the Egyptian star has not yet decided on his next destination, leaving all possibilities open for top global clubs.
The ideal destination: the Saudi League or the American League?
In a televised interview on the "Action with Waleed" program broadcast on MBC Action, Ibrahim Hassan outlined his perspective on the player's future. Hassan stated, "Mohamed Salah is still at the peak of his footballing abilities and is performing at an impressive level, so I advise him against moving to the American league at this time." He added, emphasizing the best options: "Joining the Saudi Professional League would be the best option for him if it were available, but his top priority remains staying in Europe, specifically in the French league, if he receives an official offer from Paris Saint-Germain." The Egyptian national team manager affirmed that if Salah does not continue playing at the highest European levels, the Saudi league represents the ideal option for him, both technically and in terms of fan support.
The significance of the event and the expected impact of Salah's transfer
Mohamed Salah's potential move to the Saudi league carries implications that extend far beyond a mere sporting transaction. Regionally, his arrival would be a tremendous boost to Saudi Arabia's sports investment project, which has already successfully attracted football legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Karim Benzema. Salah's presence in Saudi stadiums would undoubtedly enhance the league's Arab and international viewership to an unprecedented degree, given his immense popularity. Internationally, Salah's departure from English football would leave a significant void at Liverpool and underscore the radical shift in the global football landscape, with the center of gravity gradually moving towards the Middle East, in contrast to the American league, which relies heavily on acquiring stars in their final years of life.
Salah will be absent from the Egyptian national team's friendly match against "Al-Akhdar"
In a related development concerning his international commitments, Mohamed Salah was absent from the Egyptian national team's recent friendly match against Saudi Arabia. The game, held Friday evening at the Al-Inma Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, ended in a resounding 4-0 victory for Egypt. While Salah's absence didn't hinder his teammates' performance, it did keep the spotlight on his future and upcoming decisions, which are eagerly awaited by football fans worldwide.
