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Mohamed Salah open to Chelsea return if club makes offer

Published 15 July 2026

Mohamed Salah, the legendary forward who recently departed Liverpool, is reportedly open to a sensational return to Chelsea should the London club make a serious offer, according to widespread reports. The 34-year-old Egyptian international is a free agent after his contract with Liverpool was mutually terminated, and while no formal contact with Chelsea has been established, he is said to view a potential Stamford Bridge move as his preferred option if he remains in the Premier League.

Salah's departure from Anfield was confirmed in March 2026, concluding a decorated nine-year spell during which he scored 257 goals in 442 appearances and helped Liverpool win multiple major trophies, including the Premier League and Champions League. His final season was marked by a dip in form and a reported falling out with manager Arne Slot, though the dispute was later resolved. The club announced he would leave at the end of the 2025-26 campaign, one year before his original contract was set to expire.

Now exploring his next career move, Salah is considering several strong offers. Reports from Egypt indicate he has three substantial proposals from Turkish Super Lig clubs Besiktas,...

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