Mohamed Salah: because the Egyptian refused “£ 500 million Saudi moves” to stay in Liverpool
If it were, he would have left Liverpool for the Saudi Pro League who, until recently, last week, still believed he could attract Salah to the Middle East.
The financial bait of a move in Saudi Arabia was clear. The “return home” of one of the largest and most recognizable Arab players – and the synergy and the power of profit, or all the parts was inevitable.
In fact, sources told the BBC Sport that Salah was lined up to earn at least £ 500 million in Saudi-a amazing figure, although it was still short of 1 billion euros (£ 859 million) that Real Madrid Vinicius jr was offered.
It was said that the option of exploring a Saudi move was raised for the first time with Salah last February – and that door will probably remain open in the future.
But, at this moment, the attacker has put the sporting ambition in front of his wallet.
Salah is a player at the top of his game – those close to the frontman believe they are at least three more years at the highest levels.
The tests suggest the same. His physique is optimal and his professionalism levels are obsessive.
Salah believes he has even more to be achieved in European football, obviously, with the 20th Liverpool championship title this season.
He also has ambitions to win the Ballon d’Or, with his fifth his highest positioning both in 2019 and in 2022.
Salah also wants to win the Champions League again and make sure Liverpool remains at the height of English football.
It is interesting to note that another of the key factors are said in his decision to sign again was the desire to compete between the elite to help prepare for the next campaigns of the World Cup and Egyptian Africa.
It is the sporting challenge that guided his decision for Salah, although also the fact that his wife Magi and his daughters Makka and Kayan are enjoying his life on Merseyside has also been described a key factor.
