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Former Premier League striker Gabby Agbonlahor has dropped a bombshell, claiming that Mohamed Salah is gearing up to leave Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season, with a move to the Saudi Pro League “definitely” on the cards. Agbonlahor revealed he’s got the inside scoop from a reliable source that the Egyptian forward will be making the switch on a record-breaking contract, likely making him the highest-paid player in the league, outshining Cristiano Ronaldo’s earnings.
Salah, 31, was the talk of the town during the summer of 2023, with Saudi club Al-Ittihad throwing a massive bid Liverpool’s way, which they turned down. The club stood firm, letting Salah stick around at Anfield for what is Jurgen Klopp’s final season and the first under new manager Arne Slot. The Egyptian has been on fire, netting four goals in all competitions, including a stunning strike in the recent 5-1 Carabao Cup win over West Ham United.
With his contract expiring in the summer of 2024 and no extension in sight, Salah will be free to chat about a move abroad come January. Agbonlahor, citing a source close to the player, hinted that the deal with Saudi Arabia is already in the works, and Salah could become the face of football in the Middle East. “He’ll earn more than Ronaldo. He’s done everything at Liverpool, and you can’t turn that down,” Agbonlahor explained, stressing that the offer will be too tempting for Salah to pass up.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who took over from Klopp this season, has been getting the best out of Salah despite all the chatter about his future. Slot has brushed off concerns that contract uncertainties, including those of Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, are affecting the team’s performance. “It’s not a distraction for me or the team,” Slot stated ahead of a Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest in September. “We’re focused on getting the best out of the players we have.”
Even with these reassurances, the future of key players like Salah, Van Dijk, and Alexander-Arnold is still a hot topic among fans and pundits. While Salah remains central to Liverpool’s attacking play, his decision on whether to stay at Anfield or chase new adventures abroad will be a key storyline as the season unfolds. For now, the Egyptian forward is delivering on the pitch, but the buzz around a potential Saudi move leaves a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the Merseyside club as they tackle both domestic and European challenges.
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