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Sporting Kansas City targets Mo Salah as free agency opens

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 3:10 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Sporting Kansas City targets Mo Salah as free agency opens

Summary

Mohamed Salah has departed Liverpool following a mutual agreement to terminate his contract early. The 34-year-old Egyptian forward is now a free agent and considering his next move after a World Cup run with Egypt. While clubs from Saudi Arabia, including Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli, are showing strong interest, Sporting Kansas City has emerged as a surprise contender in Major League Soccer. The club is actively pursuing Salah as it seeks to bolster its roster, although securing a deal remains challenging due to competition from high-profile leagues. Salah reportedly prefers staying in Europe but is open to an MLS move as he evaluates his options.

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By the Numbers

•Salah's contract with Liverpool expired at the end of June.
•Sporting Kansas City is now a leading suitor for Salah in MLS.
•Clubs in Saudi Arabia and Europe are also interested in signing him.
•Salah recently participated in the FIFA World Cup with Egypt.
•Negotiations for a deal are still in early stages.

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3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Surprise contender emerges in race to sign Mo Salah

What they're saying

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The Egyptian King departed on a free transfer when his contract expired at the end of June. Salah, 34, is now free to pick his next club after reaching an agreement to rip up his £400k per week deal ...
— Yahoo Sports

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