Sporting Kansas City dreams of landing Salah

Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10) walks off the pitch after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta. (AP)

WASHINGTON, July 11: Mohamed Salah’s future has returned to the spotlight, with the Egyptian superstar facing a major career decision after confirming his departure from Liverpool last March.

Just days after Egypt’s 2026 World Cup campaign ended with a Round of 16 defeat to Argentina, the 34-year-old forward is weighing his next move, with several options on the table.

According to The Athletic, Major League Soccer side Sporting Kansas City has emerged as a potential destination for Salah. However, completing the deal will be a difficult task, with strong interest from the Saudi Pro League and Salah’s preference to continue playing in Europe.

Despite those factors, the report indicates that the Egyptian forward has kept the door open to a move to MLS as he evaluates his future.

Sporting Kansas City’s new majority owner, Peter Mallouk, who has Egyptian roots, is reportedly eager to bring Salah to the club and views the Liverpool legend as a marquee signing capable of transforming the team.

The MLS club is currently undergoing a rebuilding phase following the departure of longtime figure Peter Vermes. New sporting director David Lee has been handed the responsibility of reshaping the squad after Sporting Kansas City struggled last season and slipped to the bottom of the Western Conference standings.

The club already has two designated players — Dejan Joveljić and Manu García — whose contracts exceed the league’s standard salary limits. Sporting Kansas City also has an available third designated-player slot, and the club’s ambition appears clear: use it on a global superstar, with Mohamed Salah at the top of its wish list.