Mohamed Salah could become the world’s highest-paid player if he accepts the offer from Saudi Arabia. According to reported information, Al-Ittihad is preparing a proposal capable of exceeding Cristiano Ronaldo’s annual revenues at Al-Nassr, currently estimated at around 200 to 208 million euros per season by specialized sources.
Free of any engagement with Liverpool, the Egyptian attacker is at the heart of a new offensive by the Saudi Pro League, which continues its strategy of attracting the biggest stars in world football. Salah, previously targeted by Al-Ittihad, remains one of the most bankable players on the market, with a strong international image and a performance level still very high in the Premier League.
This possible arrival would fit into the continuity of a Saudi championship that has disrupted football’s economy with out-of-norm contracts. Cristiano Ronaldo still dominates the salary rankings in Saudi Arabia, ahead of Karim Benzema, Neymar, and Riyad Mahrez, but Salah’s potential signing would mark a new milestone in the Saudi Pro League’s race for high salaries.
The question remains whether the financial argument alone will be enough to convince the Egyptian international to leave Europe. At 34 years old, Salah retains considerable sporting and commercial value, and his decision will depend as much on the proposed sporting project as on the record remuneration offered by Al-Ittihad.