Geen Saudi-arabië, MLS beckons: Salah-transfer eyes Sporting Kansas City

34-year-old Mo Salah, whose contract with Liverpool expired at the end of June, is now linked with a move to Major League Soccer after Sporting Kansas City emerged as a serious candidate, reports The Athletic. The clubless Egyptian super‑star is being courted by the MLS side while a Saudi‑Arabia option remains on the table.

Vandaag om 21:53 the update noted that Sporting Kansas City appears "in pole‑position" to sign Salah, leaving him without a club for the first time since his Anfield debut. This contractual freedom has sparked speculation about his next destination.

Earlier rumours suggested Salah would head to the Saudi Pro League following his announced Engelse exit at Anfield, and The Athletic a Saudi‑Arabia move is still technically possible. The Saudi‑Pro‑League link was first reported when he declared his intention to leave England.

Sporting Kansas City aims to make significant strides in the Major League Soccer and is eager to attract one or more marquee names this summer. Peter Mallouk, a recent major shareholder and child of Egyptische immigrants, sees signing his countryman as a dream scenario.

The prospect of bringing a fellow Egyptische talent to the United States would be a landmark for both the club and the Egyptian diaspora, especially after Salah's recent WK elimination with Egypte following a 2‑3 defeat to Argentinië.

Despite the lingering Saudi‑Arabia possibility, the narrative now points to a MLS destination, with Geen Saudi‑Arabia move being the prevailing expectation for the Salah‑transfer. The club’s ambition aligns with the broader trend of high‑profile players choosing MLS over the Gulf leagues.