For nearly a decade, Mohamed Salah has been one of the defining players of the Premier League era.

Goals, assists, trophies and countless iconic moments have transformed him from a Liverpool signing with something to prove into one of the greatest players in the club’s history. Yet as he moves deeper into his thirties, questions continue to surround what the final chapter of his career might look like.

Despite signing a contract extension with Liverpool in 2025, speculation about Salah’s long-term future refuses to disappear. Saudi Arabian clubs remain interested, Major League Soccer has been mentioned as a possible destination and there is always the possibility that he simply stays at Anfield longer than many expect.

So if Salah does eventually leave Liverpool, where could he realistically end up?

Saudi Arabia Remains the Most Obvious Option

For several years, the Saudi Pro League has been viewed as the most likely destination for Salah.

The interest has never truly gone away.

Saudi clubs previously made huge attempts to sign him and reports continue to suggest that he remains one of the league’s dream targets because of both his footballing quality and his global profile. Al Hilal and Al Ittihad are regularly mentioned whenever discussions about Salah’s future emerge.

From a business perspective, the move makes enormous sense.

Salah is arguably the most famous Arab footballer in history. His arrival would instantly boost television audiences, sponsorship opportunities and global attention for whichever club secured his signature.

Financially, few clubs in world football could compete with what Saudi Arabia could offer. His current Liverpool wages already place him among the club’s highest earners, and Saudi teams are among the only sides capable of comfortably exceeding those figures.

If you were forced to predict one destination today, Saudi Arabia would probably be the favourite.

Al Hilal Could Make Perfect Sense

Among the Saudi clubs, Al Hilal feels like one of the strongest possibilities.

The club has consistently pursued global superstars and has the resources to make Salah the face of both the team and the wider league.

There is also the competitive aspect.

Unlike some retirement-league stereotypes, Al Hilal remain one of Asia’s biggest clubs and regularly compete for major continental trophies. Salah could still play high-level football while becoming the marquee player of an ambitious project.

For a player who remains intensely competitive, that balance could be attractive.

Al Ittihad’s Long-Term Pursuit

If there is one Saudi club most closely associated with Salah, it is Al Ittihad.

Their interest dates back years and they have repeatedly been linked with the Liverpool forward whenever transfer windows open.

The club’s previous pursuit was so aggressive that many supporters assumed a move was inevitable at some stage. While nothing materialised then, the connection has never disappeared.

Should Salah decide that the time is right to leave Liverpool, Al Ittihad would almost certainly return to the table.

Could MLS Pull Off a Surprise?

One of the more intriguing possibilities is Major League Soccer.

Recent reports have suggested that MLS could actually appeal more to Salah than many people assume. Rather than simply chasing the biggest contract available, he may still want a balance between lifestyle, commercial opportunities and competitive football.

The United States offers something unique.

Salah would instantly become one of the biggest stars in the league, particularly ahead of the 2026 World Cup era and the continued growth of football across North America.

Clubs such as Inter Miami, LAFC or New York City FC would undoubtedly be interested if the opportunity ever arose.

The challenge, however, is financial reality.

Even ambitious MLS clubs would struggle to compete with Saudi Arabian offers.

A Romantic Return to Italy?

Another possibility that occasionally gets overlooked is a return to Serie A.

Before becoming a Liverpool legend, Salah enjoyed successful spells with Fiorentina and Roma, where he established himself as one of Europe’s most dangerous attacking players.

A return to Italy would offer familiarity, a less physically demanding league than the Premier League and an opportunity to continue competing in European football.

The problem is cost.

Very few Italian clubs could realistically afford both a transfer package and wages suitable for a player of Salah’s stature. Unless he was willing to take a significant pay cut, this option feels unlikely.

Could He Stay at Liverpool Longer?

The most obvious possibility is often the one people ignore.

Salah could simply stay where he is.

Despite constant speculation, he signed a contract extension through 2027 and reports have suggested he remains happy at Liverpool unless the perfect opportunity emerges.

Even if his role evolves, Liverpool still value his experience, leadership and goalscoring ability.

Football fans have repeatedly predicted the end of Salah’s elite level over the years, only for him to produce another extraordinary season.

As long as he remains productive, there is every chance Liverpool continue finding ways to use him.

The Outsider Destinations

Every transfer saga eventually produces unexpected rumours.

In Salah’s case, clubs in Turkey, particularly Fenerbahçe, have occasionally been linked with him, while Paris Saint-Germain have been mentioned in the past whenever elite forwards become available.

These moves feel far less likely than Saudi Arabia or MLS.

Still, football has a habit of producing surprises, especially when iconic players approach the final major transfer of their careers.

Few people predicted Lionel Messi would end up in Miami.

Few expected Cristiano Ronaldo to move to Saudi Arabia when he did.

That uncertainty keeps every Salah rumour alive.

The Most Likely Outcome

If Salah leaves Liverpool in the next few years, Saudi Arabia remains the strongest candidate by some distance.

The financial package, cultural fit, commercial value and long-standing interest all point in the same direction. Multiple reports continue to describe the Saudi Pro League as the most realistic destination whenever his Liverpool future is questioned.

Yet football careers are rarely predictable.

MLS offers a different kind of appeal, European clubs could emerge unexpectedly and Liverpool may still convince him to stay longer than expected.

What feels certain is that whenever Salah eventually leaves Anfield, it will mark the end of one of the greatest individual eras in Premier League history.

The next move of the Egyptian King won’t just be a transfer story.

It will be the closing chapter of a footballing legacy that transformed Liverpool and helped define an entire generation of Premier League football.