Mo Salah's Next Move: MLS and Saudi Pro League Emerge as Top Destinations

Egypt and Mo Salah came close to upsetting Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That near miss marks the end of Egypt’s run and shifts focus onto Salah’s next steps.

With his contract at Liverpool expired, Salah is now a free agent. He held off on deciding his next club until after the World Cup wrapped up. Now that time has come.

Where Could Salah Land?

European clubs remain an option, but recent whispers point to two surprising contenders: Major League Soccer (MLS) in the U.S. and the Saudi Pro League. The latter likely offers a heftier paycheck, yet MLS has attracted major stars like Lionel Messi before, showing it can compete for top talent.

ESPN recently reported, citing Fabrizio Romano, that MLS teams have reached out to gauge Salah’s availability. The 34-year-old Egyptian forward hasn’t made any commitments but is expected to decide soon now that the World Cup is behind him.

“Major League Soccer clubs have made calls to look into the availability of Mohamed Salah, who has been a free agent since the expiry of his Liverpool contract and continues to receive attention from the Saudi Pro League. The 34-year-old has previously refused to commit to deciding his future, but now the World Cup is over the Egypt international will make a decision.”

Salah won’t be rushed, but settling on a new team makes sense sooner rather than later. There’s even a possibility he explores MLS options while still in the U.S., though no reports confirm that.

The Impact of Salah’s Choice

No matter where Salah ends up, it will attract significant attention. He remains one of modern soccer’s greats, with a career full of memorable moments.

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We think Salah’s next move could shake up the soccer world once again.