Mohamed Salah is at the peak of his career. Though age is catching up with him, the Liverpool star remains full of confidence. The Egyptian forward has said he believes he can continue playing until the age of 39 or 40. Ultimately, however, he says the decision will depend on his mindset—not just his body or age.
The 32-year-old had a fantastic season with Liverpool, scoring 29 goals and providing 18 assists in their Premier League-winning campaign. Despite his impressive performance, there was speculation about his future, with rumors linking him to a move to the Saudi Pro League.
According to BBC Sport, Saudi clubs made staggering offers to Salah, reportedly worth up to £500 million.
However, putting all speculation to rest, Salah signed a new contract with Liverpool last month. In an interview with Egyptian channel ON Sports, he revealed that he still has ongoing contact with Saudi clubs.
“My contract was coming to an end, and at that time there was a real possibility of moving to Saudi Arabia,” Salah said. “But in the end, I renewed my deal with Liverpool.”
He was candid about his ties with Saudi clubs, saying, “I still have good relationships with them. We’ve talked. I don’t know what the future holds, but for now, I’m at Liverpool and will be here for two more years. After that, we’ll see what happens.”
With 186 Premier League goals for Liverpool and Chelsea, Salah currently sits fifth on the all-time list—just one behind Andrew Cole (187). And with his eyes on a long career, Salah has time to climb even higher—especially if he plays into his 40s, as he hopes.
“I’ll stop playing when I feel I’ve lost the desire,” he said. “But right now, I feel good physically and mentally. Personally, I believe I can play until I’m 39 or 40.”
Salah’s comments not only hint at a potentially extended career but also underscore the growing appeal of the Saudi league in world football. For now, though, the “Egyptian King” is staying at Anfield until at least 2027—after which a Middle Eastern chapter may begin.
