Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard believes Mohamed Salah is likely to join the Saudi Pro League this summer, while fellow club great Jamie Carragher has suggested a move to Italy instead. The Egyptian forward recently confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine successful years.
The 33-year-old will become a free agent in June. His decision has created strong reactions across the football world. Many fans and experts are now discussing where one of the Premier League’s greatest forwards could go next.Salah’s future has become a major talking point among former players and analysts. During a discussion on Stick to Football, Gary Neville had suggested that the winger could stay in England and join clubs like Arsenal or Chelsea.
However, Gerrard does not agree with that view and believes a move outside England is more realistic.
Steven Gerrard backs Saudi switch as Jamie Carragher eyes Italy for Mohamed Salah
Steven Gerrard made it clear that he does not expect Mo Salah to join a Premier League rival. He explained that given Salah’s popularity in the Middle East and his own experience in the region, a move to Saudi Arabia looks very likely. Gerrard added that if he had to predict, he would confidently say the Egyptian forward will choose the Saudi Pro League as his next destination.
Carragher, however, had a different opinion. He suggested that Salah still sees himself as one of the top players in the world. Because of that, moving to Saudi Arabia now would feel like stepping away from top-level competition. Carragher believes Salah could spend a few more years at a competitive European club before considering such a move. He pointed towards Italy as a strong option, especially since Salah has previous experience in Serie A with AS Roma.
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot recently said that Mohamed Salah deserves a special farewell from Liverpool fans in his final game at Anfield in May.Salah confirmed in an emotional video that he will leave the club at the end of the season. This will end a very successful time at Liverpool. He scored 255 goals in 435 matches and helped the team win nine major trophies. His performances and achievements have made him one of the club’s greatest players.
