Saudi Club Al Ittihad Resume Pursuit Of Mohamed Salah

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Al Ittihad have reopened their pursuit of Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool forward confirmed on Tuesday that he will leave Anfield at the end of the season, multiple sources told ESPN.

The Saudi Pro League giants saw a $200 million bid for the 33-year-old Egypt international rejected by Liverpool in September 2023 and are now preparing a fresh approach with Salah set to become a free agent. The club is searching for a marquee name to headline the franchise following Karim Benzema’s February switch to Al Hilal.

Sources indicate that Al Qadsiah are the only domestic rival with both the financial muscle and ambition to challenge Al Ittihad for Salah’s signature, while Al Hilal, Al Nassr and Al Ahli have opted not to enter the race. Liverpool will allow the winger to depart without a transfer fee despite one season remaining on the contract extension he signed in April 2025.

Since arriving from Roma in 2017, Salah has amassed 255 goals in 435 appearances for Liverpool, placing him third on the club’s all-time scoring chart behind Ian Rush (346) and Roger Hunt (285). His 191 Premier League goals rank fourth in the competition’s history. During his tenure the club has collected eight major trophies, including two English league titles and a Champions League crown.

Salah’s most recent extension came after he spearheaded Liverpool’s record-tying 20th English championship last spring. His output dipped this season, culminating in a three-match spell on the bench and a post-match interview in which he accused the club of throwing him “under the bus” amid a turbulent run of results.

Parallel to the Salah chase, Al Ittihad are attempting to secure Manchester United midfielder Casemiro on a free transfer, though officials must first resolve the status of holding midfielder Fabinho. Casemiro announced in January that he will leave Old Trafford when his contract expires on 30 June.

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