MLS Commissioner Expresses Desire to Sign Liverpool Star Mohamed Salah

MLS Sets Its Sights on Salah

According to Главком: Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber has publicly stated his interest in bringing Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah to the North American league. Salah, currently with England's Liverpool, will become a free agent in the summer of 2024 after announcing his departure from the club. Garber remarked,

"I would love to see Salah in our league. I couldn't say that before he announced he was leaving Liverpool. But what a great player he would be for MLS. And I think we would provide him with a great platform"

(Don Garber). The potential move highlights MLS's ongoing ambition to attract global superstars in the latter stages of their careers.

Tensions between Mohamed Salah and Liverpool escalated in late November and early December when the forward was named to the bench for three consecutive matches. Liverpool sidelined the player following his criticism, which led to Salah missing a crucial Champions League match against Inter Milan. On March 24, the winger announced his farewell to the Merseyside club, a decision that undoubtedly caused a major stir among supporters.

Mohamed Salah's Liverpool Legacy

Mohamed Salah's legacy at Liverpool is remarkable. The attacker moved to Anfield in 2017, with Italian side Roma receiving 42 million euros for his transfer. In his first season, Salah became the top scorer in the English championship and later repeated this success three more times. In his second year, he won the Champions League with Liverpool, and in his third year, the Premier League.

In total, Salah's trophy collection in England includes:

• Two Premier League titles
• The FA Cup
• The English League Cup
• The English Super Cup (Community Shield)
• The UEFA Super Cup
• The 2019 FIFA Club World Cup trophy

He was twice named the Premier League Player of the Season.

Amid these developments, the Saudi Pro League remains the primary contender for Salah's signature, but MLS's interest could become a significant factor in his decision about the future. Concurrently, American club Orlando City has signed a contract with Antoine Griezmann, who will join the team this summer and play stateside for at least two years. This signals the growing activity of MLS teams in attracting star players. The league's pursuit of a player of Salah's caliber represents a strategic shift as it seeks to elevate its global profile and compete with other emerging markets for elite talent.

As the MLS Commissioner expresses a keen interest in signing the Liverpool star, it is essential to consider the implications of Salah's upcoming free agency. With his departure from Liverpool confirmed, fans are eager to learn more about how this decision will impact his future. For a deeper insight into why Liverpool is set to release Salah as a free agent this summer, read our detailed analysis on the reasons behind this move.