Al-Ittihad reignite pursuit of Mohamed Salah
Al-Ittihad reignite pursuit of Mohamed Salah Al-Ittihad have officially revived their ambitious pursuit of Mohamed Salah following the winger’s shock departure announcement. The Saudi Pro League side previously saw a £150 million bid rejected for the 33-year-old in September 2023. As per ESPN , the Jeddah-based giants are now working to make Salah the new face of their project.
Al-Ittihad desperately needs to fill a massive talismanic void after their star striker Karim Benzema’s controversial transfer to rivals Al-Hilal in February 2026. Currently sitting sixth domestically, they view Salah as the ultimate catalyst for a resurgence. Al-Ittihad resume record pursuit of Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah Salah confirmed his imminent departure on Tuesday.
He will officially leave Anfield at the end of the 2025-26 campaign. Despite signing a previous extension, a mutual agreement has now been reached. Liverpool have reportedly allowed him to leave on a free transfer.
This exit strategy honours Salah’s legendary nine-year service on Merseyside. Remarkably, he has scored 255 goals in 435 appearances. This incredible tally places him third on the club’s all-time scoring list.
Ultimately, his departure marks the end of a historic era. It delivered eight major trophies, including two Premier League titles. Also read- Mohamed Salah: Five best records of the Liverpool legend Recently, Salah’s elite form has dipped slightly.