Salah advised to remain in Europe amid MLS Interest from American Clubs

Egypt’s national team director, Ibrahim Hassan, has expressed concerns regarding Mohamed Salah’s potential move to Major League Soccer (MLS) after the Liverpool star concludes his tenure with the club at the end of the season. Hassan warned that such a transition could lead to Salah fading from the spotlight, suggesting that the forward’s legacy would diminish if he were to join the MLS.

Salah, who has enjoyed a successful nine-year career at Liverpool, winning two Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy, has yet to announce his next destination. While MLS Commissioner Don Garber has indicated a desire to see Salah in the league, it remains uncertain whether any MLS teams will actively pursue him. Hassan emphasized that he would prefer Salah to remain in Europe, citing interest from prominent clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and teams in Italy.

Hassan further remarked that a move to the MLS could result in Salah becoming less memorable, comparing the situation to Lionel Messi’s current status since joining Inter Miami. He suggested that if Salah does not receive offers from European clubs, a transfer to the Saudi Pro League could be a viable alternative, especially given the presence of high-profile players like Cristiano Ronaldo.

In contrast, Mohamed Mansour, the owner of San Diego FC, has welcomed the idea of Salah joining his club, describing him as an “asset” to any team. Mansour, who has not confirmed any active recruitment efforts for Salah, expressed pride in the Egyptian forward’s achievements and noted that Salah’s performances captivate the entire nation. He emphasized that decisions regarding player recruitment are ultimately left to the club’s sports director and coach.

Currently, Salah is sidelined due to injury and will miss Egypt’s training camp as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup in North America. The Egyptian national team is set to face Spain in a friendly match in Barcelona, following a recent 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. Egypt is placed in Group G for the World Cup, alongside Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran.