Mohamed Salah is giving serious consideration to a move to Major League Soccer, with San Diego FC emerging as a leading contender for the Liverpool forward's signature, according to a report from TEAMtalk. The Egyptian superstar's future has been one of the major narratives of the upcoming transfer window, with his departure from Anfield widely anticipated. While the Saudi Pro League has long been viewed as the most likely destination, the report indicates a genuine transatlantic alternative is now in play.
Sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that Salah is actively keeping his options open and that MLS is a significant part of the conversation. San Diego FC, the league's newest expansion club set to begin play in 2025, is co-owned by Egyptian-British billionaire Sir Mohamed Mansour and has made its admiration for the player clear. Mansour publicly stated earlier this year that any team in the world would be interested in Salah, and that interest is now understood to have progressed to concrete intent behind the scenes.
The 34-year-old is reportedly in the process of making a pivotal decision about his next career move, with both Saudi Arabia and the United States presenting distinct appeals. According to the report, Salah has held extensive discussions with his family, who are said to be open to relocating to either destination. A key factor in the decision-making process will be a planned family trip to the United States during this summer's World Cup finals, allowing them to experience the lifestyle firsthand.
For Salah, the choice represents a classic crossroads between sporting project and lifestyle. The Saudi Pro League can offer unparalleled financial terms and the chance to be a central figure in the Gulf state's ambitious football project. MLS, meanwhile, presents a different package of commercial opportunities, a high-profile platform in a major market, and the potential for a more settled family life in California. The sporting challenge in the North American league has also grown, with the arrival of global stars like Lionel Messi raising its profile significantly.
Salah's legacy at Liverpool is secure, having scored over 200 goals since his 2017 arrival and winning every major honour, including the Premier League and Champions League. His departure will mark the end of an era for the Reds, who are already planning for a future under Arne Slot without their iconic number 11. The coming weeks are expected to bring clarity, with the player's camp weighing the final sporting and personal considerations. For now, the race for one of the modern game's great forwards appears to be a direct contest between the Middle East and North America.
