Egypt star Mohamed Salah admits he was close to Saudi move before Liverpool contract extension

Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has revealed he would have joined the Saudi Pro League had he not extended his contract with Liverpool.

The 32-year-old, who previously played for Chelsea, was heavily linked with a lucrative move to the Middle East.

Reports suggested that Salah was in line for a deal worth at least £500 million before he opted to sign a two-year extension with Liverpool, keeping him at Anfield until 2027.

Despite committing his immediate future to the Reds, Salah has not ruled out a potential move to Saudi Arabia once his contract ends.

“I still have a good relationship with them, and I always stay in contact with them. Yes, we were talking to each other,” he told ON Sports.

“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,” he added.

Salah has netted 186 Premier League goals across spells with Liverpool and Chelsea, placing him fifth on the all-time scorers list—just one goal shy of former Newcastle and Manchester United striker Andy Cole.