Former Liverpool captain Graeme Souness has labelled Mohamed Salah as the “most selfish player ever” as anticipation grows for a transfer to Saudi Arabia this summer.
Salah, 31, is approaching the final year of his contract, with his current deal set to expire in June 2025.
This has led to growing speculation over a summer switch to Saudi Arabia, which has gathered more steam following a recent touchline spat with departing manager Jurgen Klopp.
Former Liverpool midfielder Souness thinks the row with Klopp is just another sign that all is not right with the Egyptian’s current situation at Merseyside.
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Speaking on William Hill’s ‘Three Up Front’ podcast, the ex-Liverpool captain said, “I believe Mohamed Salah is off and leaving Liverpool. He has been fabulous for Liverpool, but if he leaves for the Saudi Pro League, then he’ll be the biggest star in that part of the world.
“He no doubt has an exceptionally large opinion of himself, and he’ll have been angry at not starting the game against West Ham last week.
“I think the situation with Jurgen Klopp was a reaction to only being brought on with 10 minutes to go – it was more Salah than it was Klopp in that confrontation.
“Salah is the most selfish player I have ever witnessed. Even prior to that game, whenever Klopp takes him off, he is never happy about it. That is what you want from your players; if you take them off on two goals, they should want to stay on to score a third.
“When Sadio Mane was there, they’d fall out all the time. Salah has been world-class in his time at Liverpool. Goals change games, and his goals have had an enormous influence on Liverpool since he’s been at the club.
“I think he still gets into the Arsenal team and certainly would’ve gotten into the Manchester City team over the past five years.”
Since joining Liverpool in 2017, Salah has scored over 200 goals and played a pivotal role in securing numerous honours for the Reds, including the Premier League, Champions League, Carabao Cup, FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.
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