Mohamed Salah’s return to Italy ‘shouldn’t be ruled out’ after Liverpool exit – Richard Keys
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Credit: Imago / beIN Sports Wed 25 March 2026 20:15, UK Mohamed Salah is being tipped for a return to Italy after the Liverpool legend confirmed his end-of-season exit from Anfield.The 33-year-old arrived in England on a £36.9million deal from Roma, where the winger netted 34 goals in 83 appearances, including a season-long loan in Serie A in 2015-16.While supporters were initially stunned by his move to Merseyside, it is safe to say that the money was well spent by the Reds, with Salah still able to add to his 255 goals and 122 assists.Liverpool’s transfer plans are likely to shift following the shocking news of their star forward leaving a year before his contract expires, and it remains to be seen where he could end up ahead of next season. ✈️ Liverpool Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Anfield boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Richard Keys ‘Arabian colleagues’ reveal info on Mohamed SalahSaudi Pro League sides lead the way in terms of favourites to secure Salah’s signature ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, with the MLS a close second.However, Richard Keys appears to believe, as per his sources, that a return to Serie A should not be totally written off, after spending three seasons in the country with Roma and Fiorentina.Taking to X (25 March), Keys wrote: “My Arabic colleagues tell me we shouldn’t rule out a move back to Italy for Salah.”My Arabic colleagues tell me we shouldn’t rule out a move back to Italy for Salah @beINSPORTS_EN 👊🏻— Richard Keys (@richardajkeys) March 25, 2026 View Tweet A return to Italy would certainly be an interesting move, but with the player now 33 years of age, he is running out of time to secure a huge payday, usually earned by moving to Saudi or America.What has Salah’s agent said about the Liverpool star’s future?To put it simply, nobody knows where Salah is going to end up this summer.Taking to X following the news of the player’s impending departure, his agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, wrote: “We do not know where Mohamed will play next season.
This also means that no one else knows”.Bookies and transfer specialists can continue to guess where he might sign, but until clubs start ringing in to discuss his future, it all remains an unknown.Liverpool have already been linked with Michael Olise as his replacement, but Bayern Munich are not going to let go of the Frenchman without a fight, one which includes an eye-watering price tag. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.