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
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.
- •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.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Surprise contender emerges in race to sign Mo Salah
"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 ...
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