Liverpool's arrangement with Mohamed Salah means the Reds will not pocket a single penny from his exit. Salah is due to depart the club on a free transfer at the end of the season, announcing the decision in a startling video on social media.
The Egyptian inked a new two-year deal just last summer, but his performances this term have been underwhelming, contributing to a lacklustre title defence. Consequently, Salah and Liverpool have agreed that he can leave without a transfer fee at the close of the season.
That means the club will not receive any financial compensation for the forward. The Premier League champions also issued a statement confirming an agreement to conclude his "remarkable" nine-year spell on Merseyside.
His representative Ramy Abbas Issa confirmed on Tuesday evening that no decisions have been made regarding Mohamed Salah's next move. He said: "We do not know where Mohamed will play next season. This also means that no one else knows."
Liverpool's statement read: "Salah expressed his wish to make this announcement to the supporters at the earliest possible opportunity to provide transparency about his future due to his respect and gratitude for them.
"With plenty still left to play for this season, Salah is firmly focused on trying to achieve the best possible finish to the campaign for Liverpool and, therefore, the time to fully celebrate his legacy and achievements will follow later in the year when he bids farewell to Anfield."
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Salah has been heavily linked with a potential summer departure, with widespread belief that moving on at the end of the season would serve the interests of all parties. Salah is presently Liverpool's top earner, collecting £400,000 per week, considerably more than second-placed Virgil van Dijk.
The Egyptian's total annual wages exceed £20 million. Any club pursuing the winger will need to be ready to commit to a substantial wage package, which will limit his options.
The most probable destination will be the Saudi Pro League. Salah acknowledged in May last year that talks with league representatives had been 'serious'.
It suggests that a transfer would likely have gone ahead had he not extended his Liverpool deal. Salah is among the leading contenders being evaluated by Saudi Pro League officials to possibly replace Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes is reportedly another alternative. Should he accept an offer, the Egyptian forward could feasibly triple his existing Liverpool weekly wage.
