The football world lived in a state of controversy for nearly a full month, against the backdrop of the fate of the Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, between agreeing to tempting offers to move to the Saudi League through the Jeddah Union portal, or remaining within the walls of the English castle of Liverpool and continuing the process of global achievements.
Since the beginning of August, the news and temptations of the Jeddah Federation about the Liverpool star did not stop for a moment, and most Saudi press reports continued to indicate that the deal was close and had even been completed to support the “Tigers” before participating in the 2023 Club World Cup. In complete contrast, most English newspapers continued to confirm the continuation of the star. Al-Masry inside Anfield Castle, in addition to German Jurgen Klopp’s repeated statements that “Mohamed Salah is not for sale.”
Matters in the deal to include Mohamed Salah in the Jeddah Federation continued to be suspended until the last breath before the summer Mercato registration in the Saudi League was closed, a period that witnessed an increase in the fantastic offers to settle the deal, as many reports indicated that the Dean’s management had advanced an offer of 215 million sterling pounds to the English club, in contrast to What the Egyptian star himself would receive, who would have reached the most expensive player in the history of the game, until the clock struck twelve in the morning on September 8, announcing the end of the controversy after the registration window closed and the player continued with Liverpool.
Jeddah Union’s offer in the Salah deal
1 – Liverpool management’s fear of the fans’ anger
There are many reasons in the file of Liverpool’s refusal to sell Mohamed Salah to the Jeddah Union in the summer Mercato of 2023, the most important of which is the Reds management’s fear of the fans’ anger if the first team star is let go in recent years, despite the huge financial temptations, according to what the British newspaper Daily Mail indicated.
Salah occupies a large space in the hearts of Liverpool fans. Since he set his feet at Anfield 7 years ago, and with his brilliance in matches, scoring successive goals and achieving record numbers, the audience’s love for him has increased, until he has become an icon that sits on the throne of their hearts, and the fans always sing of him every day. The stands with the famous “Mo Salah” song.
What proves the state of Liverpool fans’ love for the declared star is their explosion in Klopp’s face before the start of the current season, because he was not placed on the list for Liverpool’s captaincy in the new season, the first place of which was occupied by the Dutchman Virgil van Dijk, followed by Alexander Arnold, then the Scot Andrew Robertson, and goalkeeper Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
Salah and Liverpool fans
2 – Loss of popularity in the Arab world after the departure of the Egyptian king
One of the most important things that may have played a major role in preventing Liverpool’s management from selling Mohamed Salah is the overwhelming popularity that the English club has gained, whether in Egypt or the Arab world, after the Pharaoh’s series of successes since he joined them from Rome in 2017, which is what appeared. It is evident in the huge increase in followers of Reds sites on social media, specifically on Twitter in foreign and Arabic languages, or Instagram and elsewhere.
The BBC had prepared a previous report on the influence of Mohamed Salah in increasing Liverpool’s popularity within the Arab world, stressing that the Egyptian star has become a symbol to be emulated and has given the Reds greater popularity in the Arab world, and has also become a symbol for Muslim players in England, given the great popularity he has achieved. It affects the player through his goals, and his celebration after scoring by prostrating or praying before each match.
Here in Egypt, for example, when you walk in the streets during Salah’s matches with Liverpool, you find cafes raising the slogan “full numbers” and loud voices of encouragement shaking the walls of homes with every goal he scores, and his pictures have spread on the walls in the streets and neighborhoods.
Mohamed Salah
3 – The title of a historical Liverpool legend
Mohamed Salah continuing his brilliance with the Reds and setting records is one of the most important reasons for the decision to continue in the English Premier League, which is what the famous journalist Simon Hughes pointed out in his article in “The Athletic” newspaper, about the scenes of the disruption of the player’s transfer to the ranks of the Jeddah Federation, stressing that The Egyptian star’s desire to maintain his position, which he worked to develop over many years in the Premier League, prevented the deal from being completed, apart from the large sums of money offered to him.
Salah recently rose to fifth place on the list of Liverpool’s all-time top scorers, after scoring 187 goals, surpassing the legend Steven Gerrard (186) during 307 matches in various competitions, while Ian Rush tops the list of all-time Reds top scorers with 346 goals.
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah
4 – A dream about the Golden Ball caressing the Pharaoh
The presence of the Egyptian star on the list nominated to win the 2023 Ballon d’Or award presented by the famous France Football magazine, and Salah hopes to compete for it strongly, whether in the current or next edition, which is an essential reason for staying within Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah aims to lead Liverpool to the English Premier League title this season, in addition to adding the European League title to his trophy cabinet with the Reds, along with winning the African Nations Championship in Côte d’Ivoire early next year with the Egyptian national team, in order to enhance his chances of winning the Golden Ball in 2024. Especially in light of the disappearance of major stars from the scene, specifically the Argentine duo Lionel Messi and the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo, and the limited competition with the Norwegian Haaland and some other stars.
Mohamed Salah
5 – Klopp rejected and challenged the Saudi League
Jurgen Klopp’s rejection of Salah’s departure is one of the very important reasons, in light of his desire to return Liverpool to its usual position after an absence from the tournament scene, especially since the Egyptian star is the most important trump card in his hand with the recent reinforcements to achieve his goals, in addition to the fact that he sees the Saudi League project threatening the European leagues. According to his repeated statements about the necessity of financial oversight of what happens in the transfer market.
The inability of the Liverpool management to provide an alternative at the same level as Mohamed Salah is one of the biggest reasons, in addition to the English newspaper “Daily Express” confirming that the player informed the owners of the English club of his desire to continue his football career at Anfield until his retirement.
Finally, it seems that the Saudi dream of obtaining Salah’s services will not stop, as the British newspaper “Mirror” said that the Jeddah Football Association will renew its efforts and resume negotiations again with Liverpool next year, but it will not be the only club that wants to include the player, and is waiting for the entry of Al-Ahly Jeddah. Al Hilal is in the competition to win the Egyptian star during the summer Mercato of 2024.
Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp
2023-09-09 12:55:00
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