Mohamed Salah is torn between a Saudi offer and his dream of playing for Al Ahly of Egypt

Egyptian star Mohamed Salah finds himself once again at the center of controversy after a stumbling start to the season with Liverpool, reigniting questions about his footballing future. Conflicting reports have linked him with a return to his homeland via Al Ahly, and with a potential move to the Saudi league for a lucrative offer. Despite his lackluster performances in recent weeks, Salah rediscovered some of his brilliance by scoring his 250th goal for the Reds, contributing to his team's 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield and ending Liverpool's recent run of poor results. The 33-year-old Salah signed a new contract with the club last summer, making him the highest-paid player in its history, but his current form has fallen short of fans' expectations. He has only managed four Premier League goals so far, while the team has been eliminated from the League Cup and has slipped down the league table. These factors have led some analysts to question the wisdom of renewing his contract, suggesting that his declining physical and technical condition might prompt the club's management to consider selling him. His absence from a previous team match also fueled rumors of a strained relationship with Dutch coach Arne Slot. In Cairo, local media circulated news of negotiations led by Al Ahly to bring Salah back to the Egyptian league, with the support of businessman Yassin Mansour. However, club board member Sayed Abdel-Hafiz completely denied these reports, asserting that "everything being said is mere speculation" and that Salah is focused on his professional career in Europe. Meanwhile, the British website TBR Football revealed that an offer to move to the Saudi league remains on the table, indicating that a major club is prepared to offer a contract worth approximately £150 million annually, including marketing and investment incentives, which would place Salah on a financial level close to that of Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite these lucrative offers, English press reports confirm that the Egyptian national team captain prefers to remain in Europe until the end of his current contract with Liverpool, before considering his future. Amid the controversy, Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney criticized the performances of Salah and his teammate Virgil van Dijk, arguing that "their body language doesn't reflect the leadership the team needs," at a time when Slott is trying to restore discipline and competitive spirit to the dressing room. Caught between the allure of the Middle East and the pressure from fans at Anfield, Mohamed Salah appears to be facing a crucial juncture that will determine his next move: whether he will continue his journey with Liverpool or embark on a new chapter outside of Europe.