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December 24, 2025
Enticing Salah would be a coup for Saudi league searching for an identity
Egypt forward could change face of a league so far mostly reliant on ageing stars and alter perception of football in the Arab world
TL;DR
- The Saudi Pro League (SPL) is considering signing Mohamed Salah, viewing him as a more meaningful acquisition than veteran players.
- The SPL aims to avoid being seen as a retirement league and is shifting towards signing players in their prime.
- Salah's potential arrival could significantly boost the SPL's popularity, particularly in the Arab world.
- Challenges for the SPL include maintaining international interest, managing league schedules around international breaks, and securing consistent global broadcasting.
- The league needs to ensure its domestic competition is not overshadowed by the national team to achieve global stature.
- Salah's value is seen more in his status as a current Arab legend than an aging Premier League star.
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