Is Salah at the end of road or can Egypt glory be a spur at 2026 World Cup?

Mar 25, 2026 · 1444 words · By Kevin Hand

📰 Original article: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/3/25/mohamed-salah-is-liverpool-exit-the-e…

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Summary: The article discusses Mohamed Salah's potential departure from Liverpool FC, exploring his future options in European leagues and his international career with the Egyptian national team. It mentions financial constraints on clubs, potential moves to Saudi Arabia and MLS, and Egypt's performance in recent international tournaments.

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“Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool exit may not be the greatest footballing surprise, but it does leave many questions about the future of one of the Premier League’s greatest – and undoubtedly Africa’s best.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to confirm or refute claims about Salah's departure being 'unsurprising' or 'questions about his future'.

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to verify Salah's status as 'Premier League's greatest' or 'Africa's best' footballer.

“The public fallout with Reds’ manager Arne Slot this season meant the end of his time at Anfield was inevitable – even after a PR patch-up and return from a club-imposed exile following his own criticism of the season and the club’s handling of him.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive about public fallout with Arne Slot or inevitability of Salah's departure.

“A further stint in the English top flight with a move to another Premier League club is surely off the table for any number of reasons, despite Salah’s stats suggesting the Egyptian star would have no problem maintaining his performance levels in the number one league in the world.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive regarding Salah's performance stats or transfer possibilities to other Premier League clubs.

“Sentimentality and loyalty will be at the forefront of Salah’s thinking. His farewell message on social media to the Liverpool fans, on announcing on Tuesday his departure at the end of the season, confirms the fact that it would be very difficult to line up for a domestic rival.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive about Salah's farewell message or his sentimentality toward Liverpool fans.

“Only a very limited number of Premier League teams would be able to afford Salah, mainly the clubs regularly in and around the UEFA Champions League qualifying spots. Almost instantly ruled out are Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United – the latter for even more obvious reasons, as Liverpool’s greatest adversaries, than just jostling for positions.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive about financial feasibility of transfers or exclusion of specific clubs.

“The most likely option for Salah has to be a move to Saudi Arabia. When the fallout between Salah and Liverpool hit the headlines this season, the Saudi Pro League (SPL) wasted no time in rolling out the red carpet for an immediate move.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive about Saudi Pro League's interest or 'red carpet' offers for Salah.

“The Saudi Pro League (SPL) wasted no time in rolling out the red carpet for an immediate move.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive about SPL's active pursuit of Salah or transfer negotiations.

“The switch to the SPL has long been touted for this reason, well before this season’s rumblings at Anfield, and a move for Salah has appeared an obvious progression for him once his time in European football was up.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive about prior SPL interest or anticipated transfer timelines.

“The speed of Salah’s exit from Liverpool, with this season’s unrest, has perhaps been the only shock.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive about the speed of Salah's exit or its relation to prior unrest.

“European clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich could afford Mohamed Salah's wages.”

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“Egypt has not won an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title since 2010.”

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“Morocco reached the FIFA World Cup final in 2022, becoming the first African nation to do so.”

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“The other most likely option for Salah is a move to Major League Soccer. From David Beckham to Lionel Messi, the United States’ top flight has sought to build its name on star names from the global game long before the SPL threw its hat into the ring as a challenger to European domination of club competitions.”

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“Egypt aims to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027.”

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“Could a move to Spain, Italy, France, or Germany keep Salah in Europe?”

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“Only Real Madrid and Barcelona could offer a similar level of club exposure for Mohamed Salah.”

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“The MLS not only want domestic success but they see their branding as a global aspiration – to bring the world’s game to the US. Snapping Salah from under Saudi noses is possible, but it would be an astonishing coup.”

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“Egypt was eliminated in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinals by Senegal in 2021.”

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“Egypt's manager stated that their AFCON loss could inspire greater success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.”

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“There is little doubt that Salah’s stats will still attract the interest of some of Europe’s top clubs. Domestically, Salah will have a field day in any of the continent’s top flights, outside the Premier League.”

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