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'If I hadn't renewed at Liverpool, it would have happened' - Mohamed Salah reveals how close he came to making blockbuster Saudi Pro League transfer as Reds talisman hints at future move

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<p>Earlier this year, Salah was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/saudi-pro-league-mohamed-salah-kevin-de-bruyne-darwin-nunez/blteec5300698bf1265" target="_blank">closely linked with a blockbuster move to Saudi Arabia</a> as he was nearing the expiry of his Reds contract. The winger, though, eventually <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mohamed-salah-celebrates-new-liverpool-contract-another-record-premier-league-history-sumptuous-assist/blt3b26b5d153f258c4" target="_blank">put pen to paper on a new deal</a> and extended his stay at Anfield until 2027.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The Egyptian talisman <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/two-more-awards-mohamed-salah-liverpool-premier-league-golden-boot-playmaker-of-the-season-arne-slot-champions/blt5921dd1fc12f9f86#cs76ffb7ae85af7b79" target="_blank">ended the 2024-25 campaign on a high with multiple awards</a>. He won the Golden Boot and Playmaker of the season awards in the Premier League for scoring 29 goals and providing 18 assists. He was also named the Football Writers' Association (FWA) men's player of the year for the third time in his career.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking to Egyptian TV channel <a href="https://x.com/ONTimeSports/status/1926740524620185606" target="_blank"><em>On Sport</em></a> after the club's final game of the season against Crystal Palace on Sunday, Salah opened up on the Saudi Pro League offer as he said: "It was a good opportunity to me, if I hadn't renewed with Liverpool it would have happened. My relations with SPL officials are very good, we talked a lot, and the negotiations were serious."</p><p>He added: "The negotiations were long, I know the club's policy [in negotiations], we reached a middle ground that made us all happy. Part of the pressure on the club came from the fans, I know from the start that they wanted me to continue, and they played their role in all of this."</p>

WHAT MOHAMED SALAH SAID

<p>The 32-year-old remains committed to Liverpool until 2027, but it sounds likely he would consider accepting a move to the Middle East if a similar offer crops up in the future.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MOHAMED SALAH?

'If I hadn't renewed at Liverpool, it would have happened' - Mohamed Salah reveals how close he came to making blockbuster Saudi Pro League transfer as Reds talisman hints at future move | Goal.com

Mohamed Salah has admitted that he came very close to moving to the Saudi Pro League before he signed a new Liverpool contract.

&apos;If I hadn&apos;t renewed at Liverpool, it would have happened&apos; - Mohamed Salah reveals how close he came to making blockbuster Saudi Pro League transfer as Reds talisman hints at future move

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