Mohamed Salah open to Chelsea return if club makes offer

Mohamed Salah, one of the most prolific attackers in Premier League history, has reportedly told friends he would consider a return to Chelsea if the club comes knocking.

Salah became a free agent after terminating his contract with Liverpool, effective July 1, 2026. His contract was initially set to expire in 2027, making this an early termination. That means one of the world’s most decorated forwards is available for nothing.

The Chelsea history

Salah’s relationship with Chelsea is one of football’s great “what if” stories. He joined the club on loan between 2013 and 2015 as a young winger but never got a real chance to establish himself in the first team. He left, rebuilt his reputation through stints in Italy, and eventually landed at Liverpool in 2017 from Roma, where he transformed into one of the deadliest forwards the Premier League has ever seen. In his nine years at Liverpool, Salah contributed to multiple titles and collected numerous individual accolades.

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has publicly expressed his desire to see Salah return, adding legitimacy to what might otherwise be dismissed as transfer window noise. Former Chelsea player Marcel Desailly has also encouraged the club to consider re-signing Salah, noting the obvious appeal of acquiring a player of his quality without paying a transfer fee.

The competition for his signature

Sporting Kansas City is reportedly the leading MLS club interested in bringing him stateside, while earlier rumors linked him to Saudi Pro League clubs before his contract situation with Liverpool fully clarified. However, Salah has reportedly expressed a preference to continue his career in Europe. Tottenham has also been mentioned as a potential suitor.

The timing is also complicated by Egypt’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Salah’s international commitments during the summer transfer window could influence both the pace and direction of negotiations.

No firm offers have been made publicly, and Chelsea’s interest remains officially unconfirmed.

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