Egyptian FA director warns Mohamed Salah against MLS move because of Messi

Concerns over Mohamed Salah’s next career move have taken a new turn after a senior figure within the Egyptian national team setup cautioned the forward against a potential switch to the United States.

Ibrahim Hassan, who serves as director of the national team, has urged the Liverpool FC star to remain in Europe rather than consider a move to Major League Soccer.

Salah, who recently confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season despite having a contract running until 2027, is yet to make a final decision on his next destination after a remarkable nine-year spell at Anfield.

Reports from Mundo Deportivo indicate that Don Garber is keen to see the Egyptian forward join the American league. However, it remains unclear whether any MLS club will make a formal approach.

Speaking in an interview on On Sports, Hassan made his stance clear, expressing concern that a move outside Europe could diminish Salah’s global visibility.

He said, “Personally, I prefer that Salah stays in Europe. I have heard about offers from Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and some Italian league clubs.”

He went further to draw a comparison with Lionel Messi, whose move to Inter Miami he believes has reduced his presence in mainstream football discourse.

Hassan stated, “If Salah moves to the American league, he will be out of the spotlight. No one will remember him, just as I no longer remember Lionel Messi; I don’t even try to watch his matches with Inter Miami.”

While advocating for a continued stay in Europe, Hassan acknowledged that the Saudi Pro League could serve as a viable alternative should top European offers fail to materialise.

He added, “If he doesn’t receive offers from Europe, the Saudi league would be a good option, especially with big names like Cristiano Ronaldo.”

As speculation around Salah’s future intensifies, the coming months are expected to shape one of the most closely watched transfer decisions in world football.