Mohamed Salah’s time at Liverpool is nearing its end, as his contract with the Reds is set to expire next summer. With this looming, the club’s board is now under pressure to find a suitable replacement for the Egyptian superstar.
Salah himself has already hinted at his departure, speaking to the media after Liverpool’s impressive 3-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford. He confirmed that this will likely be his final season with the club before moving to a new team, with strong rumors suggesting a possible transfer to a club in the Saudi Pro League.
Despite his advancing age, Salah’s form has not wavered. Since the beginning of the 2024/25 season, he has scored four goals and provided three assists, showing that he still has plenty to offer. Fans believe that he could continue playing at a high level for some time, making his potential departure all the more difficult for the club.
Recent reports have fueled speculation about Salah’s future, with claims that he has already accepted a record-breaking offer from a team in the Saudi League. This contract is rumored to surpass even Cristiano Ronaldo’s deal with Al-Nassr, which would make Salah one of the highest-paid players in football.
If the move goes through, Salah would join a growing list of global stars in the league, including Ronaldo and his former Liverpool teammate, Sadio Mane, who joined Al-Nassr in August 2023.
In light of Salah’s impending exit, Liverpool’s board has reportedly identified Christian Pulisic, the former Chelsea winger now playing for AC Milan, as a potential replacement.
Pulisic recently faced Liverpool in their opening Champions League match of the season, where Milan suffered a 3-1 defeat at San Siro. Despite the loss, Pulisic managed to score the opening goal just three minutes into the match, reminding Liverpool of his talent.
Since joining AC Milan, Pulisic has been in impressive form, scoring three goals and providing two assists this season. His debut season at Milan was equally strong, with 12 goals and eight assists in Serie A. However, his time at Chelsea was less successful, where he managed 26 goals in 145 appearances before transferring to Milan for €22 million.
Although Pulisic is an exciting prospect, replacing Salah’s goals and influence at Liverpool will be a monumental task. The Liverpool board is likely to continue efforts to convince Salah to extend his stay, as his exceptional performances this season show that he remains one of the best players in the world.
If Pulisic does join, he will face the significant challenge of filling the shoes of one of the Premier League’s greatest players.
