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Mohamed Salah to Leave Liverpool After Public Rift with Arne Slot

Sources say a public breakdown with manager Arne Slot led Salah to instruct his agent to pursue a free exit, prompting strong interest from Saudi clubs, MLS, other suitors.

Overview

  • Mohamed Salah has confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after a December Elland Road interview in which he said he had "no relationship" with Arne Slot and accused the club of throwing him "under the bus."
  • Despite the off-field breakdown, Salah produced one of the Premier League’s most prolific campaigns this season, with reporting crediting him with about 47 league goal involvements and 57 in all competitions as Liverpool won the title.
  • Reports say Liverpool rewarded Salah in March with a new deal worth around £400,000 a week, though coverage notes total earnings would be higher once bonuses and commercial income are counted.
  • After the Elland Road fallout, Salah asked long-term agent Ramy Abbas to find a new club and, according to reporting, informed Liverpool he intends to depart on a free transfer while he considers offers from the Saudi Pro League, MLS and others.
  • Salah’s exit caps a post-Klopp transition at Liverpool that players and sources say leaves a leadership gap at Anfield, and his disciplined training, recovery routine and charitable profile ensure his move will have wide sporting and social impact.