Major League Soccer has been mooted as a compelling alternative to a move to Saudi Arabia for Mohamed Salah, with a Liverpool correspondent suggesting North America could now appeal more. \u201cThe MLS is another possible destination for him,\u201d Pearce said on The Athletic\u2019s Walk On podcast. \u201cIt\u2019s been suggested to me that actually is more appealing in many ways than the Saudi Pro League.\u201d<\/p>\n
That view sits alongside clear reasons why an exit from Liverpool could come sooner rather than later. In stark contrast to three games on the bench prompting his December outburst directly at Liverpool and Slot, Salah has started every fixture since AFCON. He still has another year to run on the contract he signed last April, but age, reduced output, a high salary and the natural evolution of the team around him are cited as factors that could make a move plausible in the months ahead.<\/p>\n
Saudi Arabia remains an option and the financial gulf is clear, although Lionel Messi\u2019s $20.45 million salary is proof there is still big money to be made in America. Messi\u2019s decision to choose MLS in 2023 and the lifestyle comments from him and Antonela Roccuzzo are used as context for why the United States could attract big names. \u201cI think it\u2019s a very dynamic and physical league where teams want to score and play on the attack,\u201d the Argentine told Apple TV in 2025. \u201cThere are a lot of back-and-forth matches, and it\u2019s a bit related to the country we\u2019re in and the sports they\u2019re used to, where there\u2019s usually a lot of showmanship, a lot of points, a lot of attacking plays. The league has grown and continues to grow, and I\u2019m sure this won\u2019t stop.\u201d<\/p>\n
Egypt\u2019s qualification for the 2026 World Cup gives Salah direct exposure to the United States and Canada, with The Pharaohs due to play in Seattle and Vancouver, and he could link up with an MLS club after his involvement in the tournament some time in July. Not every MLS side can pursue him; Inter Miami lack Designated Player capacity, while the most frequently linked candidates are Chicago Fire and San Diego FC. San Diego is backed by Egyptian-born billionaire Mohamed Mansour, and owner wealth remains an advantage, as is the case with Jorge Mas in Miami.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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