Mohamed Salah could earn less at his next club, with reports claiming a European offer would fall short of Besiktas’ proposed package
The future of Mohamed Salah has remained one of the biggest talking points of the summer transfer window since his departure from Liverpool.
After bringing an end to his trophy-filled spell at Anfield, the Egypt international has attracted interest from clubs across Europe, the United States and Saudi Arabia, with no decision yet announced on his next destination.
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Several reports have linked the 34-year-old with lucrative offers from abroad, while European clubs have also continued to monitor his situation. That has left Salah weighing up different sporting and financial opportunities as he prepares for the next chapter of his career.
The latest reports suggest his next move may not be determined by salary alone. Instead, the former Liverpool forward could be prepared to accept lower wages if the right sporting project emerges.
According to WinWin, Salah is expected to receive an important offer from a European club in the coming days. However, the report claims the proposal will not match the salary offered by Besiktas, meaning the former Liverpool forward could earn less if he chooses to remain in Europe.
Turkish reports claimed Besiktas were prepared to offer Salah a guaranteed €15 million (£13m/$17.3m) per season, with performance-related bonuses worth up to €4 million, taking the overall package to €19 million annually.
WinWin reports that the expected European offer will fall below those figures, although it could present a more attractive sporting opportunity.
It also dismissed reports claiming Mohamed Salah prefers a move to Turkey over Saudi Arabia, describing that information as inaccurate. The outlet noted that the former Liverpool forward had previously spoken publicly about his willingness to play in the Saudi Pro League.
The report referenced Salah’s interview with Egyptian television channel ON Sport more than a year ago, when Al-Ittihad were attempting to sign him. During that period, he indicated he would be open to playing in Saudi Arabia under the right circumstances.
According to WinWin, the landscape has changed considerably since those negotiations. The report claims the salaries currently being offered by Saudi clubs are lower than those discussed during talks in 2023, 2024 and 2025, while the sporting projects have also evolved.
That change is said to be an important factor in Salah’s decision-making process. Rather than ruling out Saudi Arabia, the report suggests the offers available today differ significantly from those presented in previous years.
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