Mohamed Salah warned against US move as MLS clubs eye Egyptian footballer

Mohamed Salah warned against US move as MLS clubs eye Egyptian footballerEgyptian official says Liverpool star will fade away if he opts for the MLS as San Diego FC owner welcomes compatriot.Egypt’s ‌national team director Ibrahim Hassan has cautioned Mohamed Salah against moving ⁠to Major League ⁠Soccer (MLS) after he leaves Liverpool at the end of the season, as it would see the forward fade into obscurity.Salah, 33, ⁠has yet to decide his next move after he ends a hugely successful nine-year spell at Liverpool, where he won two Premier League titles ⁠and the Champions League.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Why is Mohamed Salah leaving Liverpool, and where will he go next?list 2 of 4Is Salah at the end of road or can Egypt glory be a spur at 2026 World Cup?list 3 of 4Iran footballers pay tribute to victims of school strike at start of warlist 4 of 4Egypt’s Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season after 9-year stayend of listMLS Commissioner Don Garber has said he would love to see Salah in the league, though it is unclear whether any league teams will attempt to sign him.“Personally, I would prefer him to stay in Europe,” ‌Hassan told On Sports. “I have heard about offers from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Bayern Munich and clubs in the Italian league.“A move to the Major League? He would be far too out of the spotlight. You won’t remember Salah any more than I remember [Lionel] Messi now, I don’t even try to watch him.”After trophy-laden stints with Barcelona and PSG, ⁠Argentina captain Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023, months ⁠after lifting the World Cup, and became the club’s all-time top scorer.Hassan said the Saudi Pro League would be a suitable option if Salah chose not to stay in Europe.“If ⁠he does not receive offers from Europe, then a move to the Saudi league would be a good ⁠option, especially with big names such as Cristiano [Ronaldo],” ⁠Hassan, twin brother of Egypt coach Hossam Hassan, added.However, San Diego FC’s billionaire owner Mohamed Mansour believes his Egyptian compatriot would be an “asset” as speculation builds over the Liverpool forward’s next club.