There is the obvious link with Salah widely seen as a poster boy for both the Middle East and Arab world and such a connection will be massive. In Saudi's eyes, Salah is a huge asset as the number one Muslim footballer in the world and, in that sense, it is a no-brainer. So what might the options be in the Saudi Pro League (SPL)? With Salah now able to move for a free, that interest will certainly not dwindle and at 33, the SPL will be licking its lips at the prospect of having Salah and Cristiano Ronaldo at the same. "They're paying Cristiano Ronaldo £170m a year.

Source: BBC March 25, 2026 17:16 UTC