Could Salah Become Saudi League’s New King as Ronaldo Exits?

- by Olatunji Johnson

Reports suggest the Liverpool star, whose Anfield future is uncertain, may be offered a mega-money move to replace a disgruntled Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has emerged as a potential successor to Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Pro League giants Al Nassr, according to new reports. The speculation comes amid uncertainty around Salah’s long-term future at Anfield and significant unrest surrounding Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.

Ronaldo is reportedly on strike at Al Nassr and considering an early exit from his staggering £3.35million-a-week contract. His dissatisfaction is said to stem from the league’s transfer policies, specifically the recent move that allowed Karim Benzema to switch from Al-Ittihad to rivals Al Hilal. The Portuguese star’s absence from a recent match has underscored the rift, with league officials making it clear no player can influence the decisions of their independent transfer committee.

This potential departure opens the door for a new flagship star. English reports indicate Saudi officials are eager for Salah to “become the new face of the Saudi Pro League this summer.” The move would see the 31-year-old Egyptian icon potentially triple his current Liverpool wages, bringing a definitive end to his storied nine-year tenure on Merseyside.

For Ronaldo, a return to European football is now mooted as his likely next step, driven by his personal ambition to reach the milestone of 1,000 career goals.

The situation adds another layer to Salah’s future, which has been under scrutiny since a tense interview in December. While he remains a key figure for Liverpool, the prospect of a monumental financial offer and the role of the league’s marquee name could present a decisive crossroads this summer.

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