Mohamed Salah to MLS: Fans Speculate on Next Move
Lionel Messi changed the conversation. Once Major League Soccer was seen as a final stop, a soft landing for fading European stars. Now, with Messi still pulling the strings at Inter Miami and Luis Suarez alongside him, the league has become a magnet for big names who want one more stage, one more spotlight.
The next superstar on that list might be Mohamed Salah.
The former Liverpool winger has walked away from Anfield this summer, despite having a year left on his deal. He has played his part on every major European night, carried Egypt on the international stage, and, after competing at the 2026 World Cup, he now stands at a crossroads. The question is simple: where next?
Turkey has been floated as a possible destination. A familiar route for big names looking for noise, passion and a packed stadium every week. But a different rumour has begun to gather pace — one that stretches across the Atlantic.
Salah, according to whispers now echoing around social media, is in talks with an unnamed MLS club.
No club badge. No city. Just the idea of Salah in North America, and that alone has been enough to send MLS fans into overdrive.
The reactions have been instant and raw. One supporter summed up the sense of disbelief with a simple verdict: “That would be insane.” Another allowed themselves to dream a little bigger, hoping the Egyptian would land somewhere unexpected: “That would be amazing, hopefully to a smaller market team to grow the sport.”
The prospect of yet another global star joining Messi in Miami is already causing pushback. “Salah would be an interesting signing, let's all hope it is not Inter Miami, they have enough good attackers; they need to stop,” wrote one fan, reflecting a growing feeling that the Beckham-backed club has had more than its share of marquee names.
Others are looking at the wider picture. “That would be mega massive for MLS. Let's go,” came another response, the excitement less about which crest he might wear and more about what his arrival would mean for the league’s global standing.
Naturally, the guessing game has begun. One supporter wondered if LAFC might be the perfect landing spot, asking: “Is LAFC the best fit for him? I think it'd be a coup for the league if they get him to one of their best teams.” The logic is clear: a powerhouse club, a packed stadium, a city built for stars.
The speculation has even spilled into cross-sport fantasy. “Wow, Mo Salah joining LeBron in Philly,” joked another fan, blending football, basketball and geography into one ambitious vision of star power in the United States.
Strip away the noise and one fact remains: nothing is decided. At the time of writing, Salah has not publicly committed to any club. No announcement, no unveiling, no shirt held aloft.
His agent added another layer of intrigue on July 17, tweeting: “I personally do not know where Mohamed will play next season. What does that tell you?” A line that feels less like clarity and more like a reminder that, for now, every theory is just that — a theory.
What is clear is the scale of the moment. Messi opened a door. MLS clubs know it. Fans know it. If Mohamed Salah walks through it next, the league’s transformation from retirement home to serious destination would take another giant step.
The only thing missing now is the decision from the man himself.
