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Mohamed Salah's longtime agent Ramy Abbas Issa has urged supporters to "beware" of any reports regarding his client's next club, stressing that even the Egyptian star himself does "not know" where he will be playing in 2026–27.
The football world was left in shock by news of Salah's forthcoming Liverpool exit at the conclusion of the current season on Tuesday evening. As highlights of the legendary winger's greatest moments resurfaced, many began to wonder what the future might hold for the 33-year-old.
The Saudi Pro League will consistently be touted as a frontrunner given the division's previous attempts to sign Salah, while MLS commissioner Don Garber has enthusiastically left the door open for the American top flight.
All of this remains pure speculation—a point which Abbas Issa was eager to drive home on X shortly after Salah's announcement:
There is still much for Salah and his camp to work through before they can even begin thinking about a new destination.
What Next for Mohamed Salah?
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The immediate priority for Salah is returning to full fitness. The experienced winger hobbled off against Galatasaray on March 18 with a muscular injury that forced him to miss Liverpool's Premier League fixture at Brighton & Hove Albion over the weekend.
Arne Slot has been guarded about Salah's recovery timeline, noting that the athlete "can recover faster than other players" without committing to any specific dates. The international break has given Liverpool some extra breathing room, though concerns remain that Salah may not be ready to return to action immediately once club football resumes.
Liverpool kick off April with a high-profile FA Cup quarterfinal against Manchester City, a team that has suffered greatly at the hands of Salah over the years. The Reds then head to the French capital for the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain.
It's easy to overlook, but Liverpool actually defeated the European champions at the Parc des Princes last season despite delivering one of their most uninspiring performances of a trophy-winning campaign. Salah, however, found Nuno Mendes an impossible obstacle to get past on that particular night.
This raises another concern for Salah: his form. The proud attacker may be reluctant to acknowledge it, but this has been the weakest season of his career by a considerable distance. The reigning Premier League Golden Boot winner has been outscored by 42 players in the division this term, including both Everton forwards Thierno Barry and Beto.
How Salah fares over the coming months will undoubtedly shape his decision-making, providing a clearer picture of the level he can sustain in the years ahead. The upcoming World Cup may also factor into his thinking.
Salah has only represented his country on the global stage on one previous occasion. The 2018 World Cup left few positive memories. Egypt lost all three matches and were eliminated in the group stage. Despite rushing back from a dislocated shoulder suffered in that summer's Champions League final loss to Real Madrid, Salah managed to find the net against Russia and Saudi Arabia, though ultimately to no avail.
International glory has frustratingly escaped Salah. Egypt is the most decorated nation in Africa Cup of Nations history, yet Salah has never claimed the trophy with his country, having lost two finals. The Pharaohs have puzzlingly underachieved at World Cups and are still searching for their first victory in the tournament's history. Salah will have the opportunity to make that breakthrough with an intriguing group featuring Belgium, New Zealand and, at least in theory, Iran.