Liverpool icon authorizes exit talks as stunning transfer looms

Mohamed Salah has instructed his representatives to open negotiations with Al-Ittihad, signaling the likely end of his Liverpool career following a rift with manager Arne Slot.

The 33-year-old has reportedly given agent Ramy Abbas Issa the green light to finalize a lucrative move to the Middle East.

It marks a significant shift in stance from the forward, who had committed his future to Anfield until 2027 only last year.

Anfield tenure turning sour

Speculation over the Egyptian’s future has intensified following an explosive dispute with Slot earlier this season.

The relationship between the player and the Dutchman reached a breaking point in December.

Salah was omitted from the starting line-up for three consecutive matches, sparking a public war of words.

The conflict led to a bombshell interview where the club’s record Premier League goalscorer claimed he had been isolated by the hierarchy.

“It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. That is how I am feeling. I think it is very clear that someone wanted me to get all of the blame.”

The winger expressed his confusion over how quickly the dynamic with his head coach had deteriorated.

“I said many times before that I had a good relationship with the manager and all of a sudden, we don’t have any relationship.”

Clearing the path

Al-Ittihad have previously tested Liverpool’s resolve, seeing a massive £150m bid rejected in 2023.

However, the Saudi Pro League side are now increasingly confident of finally landing their long-term target.

The Jeddah-based club have recently parted ways with high-profile earners Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante.

This squad reshuffle has created substantial room in their wage budget to accommodate the Liverpool talisman.

With Salah enduring his least prolific campaign since arriving on Merseyside – netting just six goals this term – a summer departure now appears inevitable.