Sofia Quijada
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Atletico Madrid have emerged as surprise contenders for Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool legend became a free agent following the expiry of his contract at Anfield.
Diego Simeone’s side are assessing the possibility of bringing one of the Premier League’s greatest-ever forwards to La Liga, though significant financial hurdles remain before any deal can be completed. The Spanish club has already made initial enquiries and is now evaluating whether a move is financially viable.
Atletico’s Ambitious Pursuit of Salah
According to Fichajes, Atletico Madrid have opened discussions to understand Salah’s salary demands and gauge his interest in continuing his career in Spain. The proposal under consideration would see the Egyptian international offered an initial two-year contract until 2028, with an option to extend for a further season based on appearances and sporting objectives.
With Salah available on a free transfer after leaving Liverpool, Atletico would not need to pay a transfer fee. Their focus would be on negotiating a competitive salary, signing-on bonus, and commission package. The 34-year-old remains one of the most decorated forwards in world football after scoring 257 goals in 442 appearances across a nine-year spell at Liverpool.
Financial Challenge Remains the Biggest Obstacle
Despite the appeal of signing a player of Salah’s calibre without a transfer fee, Atletico face a difficult financial balancing act. The Egyptian reportedly earned close to £400,000 per week during his final contract at Liverpool, a figure that significantly exceeds Atletico’s current wage structure.
Saudi Arabian clubs continue to represent the biggest financial threat, with offers capable of comfortably surpassing anything available in Spain. Atletico believe they can offer something different: the opportunity to remain at the highest level of European football while playing a leading role in a team expected to challenge for major honours.
The departure of Antoine Griezmann has created both squad space and greater flexibility within the club’s wage bill, making an approach for Salah more realistic than it would have been earlier in the summer. Salah’s versatility is another major attraction. While he remains most effective from the right wing, he is capable of operating centrally alongside Julián Álvarez or within a more fluid attacking system.
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Low Risk, High Reward
For Atletico Madrid, this is a low-risk opportunity. There is no transfer fee, only the challenge of agreeing a financial package that suits both parties. Salah may be 34, but his goalscoring record and professionalism suggest he still has plenty to offer at the top level. The central question is whether he values another European challenge over the extraordinary financial rewards available in Saudi Arabia. If Atletico can convince him to prioritise sporting ambition, they could secure one of the most eye-catching free transfers of the summer. Follow TipsGG for full coverage as this story develops.