Mohamed Salah, one of Liverpool’s all-time greats, is on the verge of securing one of the most lucrative contracts in football history as he prepares to depart Anfield at the end of the 2025-26 season.
The Egyptian King announced last week that his nine-year spell with the Reds will come to a close this summer. During his time at Liverpool, Salah has etched his name into club folklore, scoring an impressive 255 goals and claiming virtually every individual and team honour available in the modern game. From Premier League titles to Champions League glory, he has won it all, establishing himself as one of the finest players in Liverpool’s storied history.
At 33 years old, Salah signed a two-year contract extension last season, reportedly worth an estimated £400,000 per week before bonuses. That deal was partly structured to provide Liverpool with some financial protection should his performance levels decline. This season has indeed seen a dip in his output compared to previous peaks, yet the club has agreed to terminate the remaining year of his contract by mutual consent, allowing him to leave on a free transfer.
Al-Ittihad’s Ambitious Pursuit
Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad have wasted no time in positioning themselves as the frontrunners for Salah’s signature. The club made significant squad adjustments earlier in the year, parting ways with high-profile players including N’Golo Kante and Karim Benzema to clear space and salary room for a marquee arrival. Reports indicate that another well-paid squad member, Moussa Diaby, could also depart this summer, potentially heading to Inter Milan.
According to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, Al-Ittihad are preparing a sensational offer designed to tempt the Egyptian superstar. The proposal is said to include a two-year deal with an annual salary of €100 million (approximately £87 million at current exchange rates). This would translate to roughly £1.67 million per week, or around £238,000 per day — a figure that dwarfs his current earnings at Liverpool, where he takes home a touch over £20 million gross per year. In effect, Salah stands to more than quadruple his annual salary.
The Gazzetta report captures the club’s determination: “At Al Ittihad they’re ready to go crazy just to convince Momo Salah, football’s greatest ambassador in the Muslim world, with the right check. There is talk of a whopping offer of €100 million as an annual salary for two seasons.”
A Transformative Move for Salah and the Saudi League
Should Salah accept the offer, it would represent a life-changing financial windfall in the twilight of his career. While Liverpool supporters will undoubtedly feel a sense of loss at bidding farewell to such a transformative player, the decision appears pragmatic for all parties. Earlier interest from Saudi clubs in January 2025 reportedly stalled due to expected transfer fees in the region of £100 million, with speculation ahead of this summer’s window suggesting a valuation closer to £50 million. By waiving any fee and facilitating a free departure, Liverpool have enabled Salah to maximise his earning potential while avoiding a protracted negotiation.
For Al-Ittihad, landing Salah would be a major coup. Positioned as a global icon and a powerful ambassador for the sport in the Muslim world, the forward would bring not only elite goalscoring ability but also immense commercial and cultural value to the Saudi Pro League.
As the summer transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on whether Salah puts pen to paper on this extraordinary deal. For a player who has already achieved legendary status at Liverpool, this potential move offers the chance to “hit the jackpot” in what could be the final major chapter of his professional career.
Whether he ultimately chooses Al-Ittihad or entertains interest from elsewhere (including reported monitoring from MLS and other European sides), one thing is certain: Mohamed Salah’s next contract is set to be one of the most talked-about in modern football.