Rumours are rife that the Egyptian football star will be joining Al Hilal.
Saudi Arabia is making serious waves in the football scene. With global icons like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Karim Benzema — to name a few — already gracing its pitches, and the 2034 FIFA World Cup lined up, the Kingdom is proving it’s not playing small. And now, the latest news rocking the football world is the renewed speculation that Mohamed Salah could be heading to Saudi Arabia after all.
Mohamed Salah, currently Liverpool’s Egyptian superstar, could be making his way to the Saudi Pro League soon. Reports suggest Al Hilal has offered nearly SAR 300 million (£65 million) for two seasons to Mohamed Salah.
This round of Mohamed Salah rumours took off after Turki Al AlShikh shared a doctored image on Facebook of Mohamed Salah wearing an Al Hilal jersey. The post sent fans into a frenzy, with many wondering if the photo was more than just a playful tease. While Turki Al AlShikh has maintained his distance from the Saudi football scene, Sky Sports analysts speculated that he wouldn’t post such an image without some truth behind it.
Al Hilal’s interest in Mohamed Salah isn’t surprising. With Neymar sidelined due to injury and nearing the end of his season, the team is eager to secure another high-profile star to maintain its dominance. Mohamad Salah, who’s widely regarded as the most famous Arab footballer, would not only fill the talent gap but also excite football fans across the region.
As for Mohamed Salah, the timing might be just right. He’s currently in the final year of his Liverpool contract and has yet to agree to a new deal with the Premier League leaders. This opens the door for Saudi Arabia to swoop in with an irresistible offer. While this time, it’s Al Hilal, Al-Ittihad had previously made headlines with their massive SAR 700 million (£150 million) offer in 2023. In fact, even back then, Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol had shared, “The Saudis are very serious about signing him,” and this time might just be it.
For now, football fans across the globe are waiting for a final word. But as the countdown to the 2034 FIFA World Cup has already begun, securing a big win for Saudi Arabia, Mohamed Salah’s move could very well be its next crown jewel.
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