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Atletico Madrid has inquired about Mohamed Salah, the 34-year-old Egyptian winger who is currently a free agent after leaving Liverpool. The Madrid club is considering offering him a two-year contract, with a third year optional depending on his performance.
The absence of a transfer fee allows Atletico to focus the operation on the signing bonus and the player's salary. Salah ended his association with Liverpool at the end of the 2025-2026 season, a year earlier than stipulated in his previous contract.
Atletico Madrid Makes a Move for Mohamed Salah
Initial contacts aim to understand the economic conditions required by Mohamed Salah and his willingness to play in LaLiga. The player has also received offers from other markets since confirming his departure from England.
The proposed contract duration aligns with the player's age. Atletico Madrid would offer him an initial deal until June 2028, with the additional season subject to the number of games played and other sporting objectives.
The main obstacle lies in the salary aspect. Salah was earning around 400,000 pounds per week at Liverpool, and his demands have already deterred Besiktas, whose representatives held several discussions with the player before withdrawing from the deal.
The Madrid club cannot easily match the offers from Saudi Arabia. To persuade the Egyptian, the sports management is looking to emphasize the opportunity to continue competing in Europe and assume a significant role within the squad.
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An Opportunity for Atletico Madrid's Transfer Market
Signing Salah would fill an offensive position without a transfer fee. The forward concluded his spell at Liverpool after nine seasons, scoring 257 goals in 442 official matches.
His usual position is on the right flank, but he can also play near the striker. This versatility would allow the coaching staff to deploy him alongside Julian Alvarez or adjust the system during games without making a substitution.
The Atletico Madrid's transfer market has already seen movements in various positions. Bringing in Salah would raise the wage bill, so the operation will also depend on the exits the club can secure before the end of the summer.
The management must calculate the total contract cost, including the salary, the signing bonus as a free agent, and any commissions. Although negotiations with Liverpool are unnecessary, the financial package could make Salah one of the highest-paid players in the squad.
Atletico Madrid Seeks to Convince Salah
The interest in Salah follows the departure of Antoine Griezmann, creating both sporting and financial space in the attack. The club views the Egyptian as an option to add experience and goal-scoring prowess without the need for a transfer fee.
Atletico Madrid's transfer dealings remain influenced by the squad's financial balance. Before formalizing an offer, the club must determine if Salah would agree to lower the amounts he commanded during his time in the Premier League.
As of now, the player has not reached an agreement with any club. Being a free agent allows him to sign after the usual transfer window closure, but Atletico aims to finalize the negotiations before the start of the official competition.
The next step will be to finalize the terms of the two years plus one optional proposal. If Mohamed Salah accepts the proposed salary structure, Atletico Madrid can proceed with medical tests and signing without needing to negotiate with another team for compensation.
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