Where Will Mo Salah Head Next? MLS and Saudi Pro League Among Top Rumors After World Cup

Mo Salah's World Cup Journey Ends, Future Still Uncertain

Egypt came close to toppling Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but that near-upset wasn't enough. With Egypt's campaign over, Mohamed Salah now faces a new challenge off the pitch: choosing his next club.

His contract with Liverpool has ended, making him a free agent. Salah held off on deciding his future until the World Cup concluded. Now, speculation is heating up about where he might land.

MLS and Saudi Pro League Lead Transfer Talk

European clubs remain possible suitors, but recent whispers connect Salah mostly with Major League Soccer in the U.S. and the Saudi Pro League. The latter almost certainly offers a bigger paycheck, but MLS has made strides in attracting top talent — Lionel Messi being a prime example.

According to ESPN’s latest transfer update: "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, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. 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 doesn’t need to rush, yet it seems wise to settle matters soon. There's talk he might explore MLS options while staying in the United States, though no solid reports confirm that.

What’s Next for a Modern Legend?

Wherever he ends up, it will be significant. Salah is undoubtedly one of football's greats in recent years. His next move will attract plenty of attention and perhaps reshape his career’s final chapters.