​The Egyptian king left on a free transfer after his contract expired at the end of June. Salah, now 34, is free to choose his next club following an agreement to terminate his £400k-per-week deal a year early. The all-time Liverpool great has been linked with moves to Saudi giants Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli, while European clubs such as Juventus, Roma, Galatasaray, and Fenerbahce would be eager to bring him on board.
Salah just wrapped up a FIFA World Cup campaign with Egypt, helping the Pharaohs reach the round of 16 before their elimination to Argentina. As the summer progresses, the transfer market is expected to heat up once he finishes his break. At present, there is even a possibility that Salah could return to the United States after the World Cup, according to reports.
The Athletic notes that the left-footed forward is a surprise target for an ambitious Major League Soccer side, Sporting Kansas City. While there has already been interest from San Diego FC and Inter Miami, Kansas City has emerged as a fresh contender in Salah’s pursuit of a new challenge.
“Sporting Kansas City has emerged as the top suitor for Mohamed Salah in MLS as the club plots an ambitious summer,” the report states. “Any MLS club signing Salah is viewed as a long shot due to the Saudi Pro League’s heavy interest in bringing him to the league—and that’s if Salah opts to depart European soccer this summer at all. Sources indicate Salah prefers to remain in Europe, but, as he ponders his options, he remains open to a move to MLS. Multiple MLS clubs have registered at least some level of interest in Salah, but Sporting currently sits in pole position to sign the Egyptian star if he crosses the Atlantic.”
The article also notes that Sporting Kansas City’s new majority owner, Peter Mallouk, is the son of Egyptian immigrants, a detail that adds a personal dimension to the club’s pursuit. Despite the significant allure of MLS, landing a player of Salah’s caliber would require a monumental effort, and there is no indication at this time that Kansas City is close to finalizing a deal. Nevertheless, the interest remains, and the prospect of Salah’s MLS arrival could become a notable storyline in the coming weeks.
While Sporting Kansas City leads the conversation, the broader summer transfer radar remains crowded. European powerhouses, Middle Eastern clubs, and MLS franchises are all weighing their options as Salah contemplates his next move. In Europe, options persist with clubs like Juventus and Roma reportedly maintaining an interest, while Turkish giants Galatasaray and Fenerbahce could present competitive offers. In Saudi Arabia, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli are competing for Salah’s signature as part of a broader wave of high-profile recruitment in the region.
As Salah mulls his future, the probability of a major move this summer remains open. His decision will shape not only his own career trajectory but also the market dynamics across Europe, the Middle East, and North America. For now, the former Liverpool hero can be expected to take his time, weighing his options, and weighing the prestige and competitive demands of European football against the growing opportunities in other leagues, including MLS. The world will watch closely as Salah’s next chapter begins to take shape, with Sporting Kansas City’s interest standing as a particularly intriguing possibility among a global array of suitors.