'I stopped Mohamed Salah agreeing Liverpool deal – I fought for him'Liverpool targeted Mohamed Salah years before he signed for the Reds in 2017View 2 Images Mohamed Salah is set to leave Liverpool (Image: Molly Darlington/Copa, Getty Images)Chelsea thwarted Mohamed Salah's initial move to Liverpool by outbidding them for his services in 2014. ‌Salah, who is poised to depart Liverpool in the summer, found it challenging to make his mark during his first stint in English football. ‌His impressive displays in Italy persuaded Liverpool to rekindle their interest, finalising a £34.3million deal in 2017. ‌"When people say, 'You let Salah go', I say exactly the opposite," Mourinho told The Obi One podcast in 2023. I will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.

Source: Daily Mirror March 26, 2026 17:57 UTC