Mohamed Salah’s potential new destination next season: he could join a league full of star players

The confirmation of Mohamed Salah’s departure from Liverpool FC at the end of the 2025-26 season marks the end of a golden era at Anfield and a seismic shift in the global transfer market. Despite signing a contract extension until 2027 just a year ago, both parties have agreed to facilitate his exit in June 2026, allowing the legendary forward to decide his future as a free agent.

Salah’s decision—as one of the most clinical players in the club’s history—has already triggered a domino effect. While the Merseyside hierarchy must now scramble to rethink its long-term sporting project, a "starting grid" of elite clubs is forming to secure his services without paying a single penny in transfer fees.

After nine seasons in England, Salah leaves behind a legacy that is nearly impossible to replicate:

One of the most intriguing destinations on the list is Inter Miami CF. The South Florida franchise, led by David Beckham and featuring Lionel Messi, is looking to continue its aggressive pursuit of international icons. From a commercial and media perspective, the "Messi-Salah" partnership would be a historic coup for MLS.

However, the move faces a significant hurdle: Major League Soccer’s roster rules. Currently, Miami has all of its Designated Player (DP) slots occupied. To bring in a star of Salah’s magnitude, the club would need to execute a major roster overhaul and move at least one high-earning superstar to stay compliant with league regulations.

While Miami dreams of a reunion of legends, the Saudi Pro League offers a different kind of power. Middle Eastern giants like Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal are expected to return to the negotiations with financial packages that are virtually unmatched in world football.

Reports suggest that previous contacts between Saudi representatives and Salah’s inner circle have kept the door wide open. For the Egyptian icon, a move to Saudi Arabia would offer not just a massive payday, but the chance to be the face of football in the Arab world.

Regardless of his next destination, Salah’s status as a Liverpool immortal is secure. He was the spearhead of the team that returned the Reds to the pinnacle of European and domestic football.

His departure signifies more than just a player leaving; it is the conclusion of a brilliant cycle. Liverpool now faces the daunting task of reinventing its identity without the man who has been their primary offensive engine for nearly a decade.