Mohamed Salah Hints at Saudi Arabia or Turkey Move After Emotional Liverpool farewell

Mohamed Salah’s nine-year association with Liverpool has come to an end, with the Egyptian forward strongly suggesting his next move will take him away from European football entirely. The 33-year-old made his final appearance for the club in a 1-1 draw against Brentford at Anfield on the last day of the 2025/26 Premier League season, signing off with a trademark assist.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Salah offered his clearest indication yet regarding his future. “I will be far away from here. I will be emotional every time,” he said. “It’s life. I look back and wonder if I would have wanted more than I achieved. Not really. We won it all. I hope the team stays in position, fighting for everything.”

The former Roma and Chelsea winger was visibly emotional throughout his farewell, admitting the occasion drew more tears from him than any other moment in his life. He singled out the experience of sharing the pitch for the final time with long-serving teammates, including Scotland captain Andy Robertson, as particularly affecting.

Reflecting on what Liverpool meant to him during his time at the club, Salah was unequivocal about the importance of the supporters’ affection over individual accolades. “We lived our youth here, sharing everything from beginning to end. We put this club back where it belongs,” he said. “We won it all. We see the love from the fans, and this is the most important thing for me.”

The Premier League marked the occasion through its official social media channels, publishing a tribute to Salah acknowledging his contribution to English football since his arrival at Anfield in 2017. His departure brings to a close one of the most decorated individual careers the division has seen in recent memory.

Although Salah stopped short of naming a specific destination, his confirmation that he would be “far away” from England has intensified speculation around interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia and Turkey — two markets that have aggressively recruited high-profile European footballers in recent transfer windows. The Saudi Pro League, in particular, has previously been linked with a move for the forward, with several of his former peers, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Neymar, having made similar transitions in recent years.

Salah joined Liverpool from AS Roma in June 2017 for a reported fee of around £36.9 million and went on to become one of the club’s all-time greatest players, winning the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup during his time on Merseyside. He also set multiple scoring records in English football, including the record for the most goals in a 38-game Premier League season, netting 32 times in 2017/18.

The forward’s contract situation had been a recurring storyline throughout much of the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons, with his deal at Anfield now having run its course. His exit marks a significant moment of transition for Liverpool as the club looks to reshape its attacking options ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.