Wednesday 25 March 2026 – 11:57 PM
American Football League officials entered the competition line to sign the Egyptian star Mohamed SalahAfter his official announcement of leaving Liverpool at the end of the current season, Don Garber, President of the American League, sent a frank and direct message to convince Al-Pharaoh to play in the United States.
President of the American League
In press statements on the sidelines of the “SBJ Business of Soccer” event, Don Garber expressed his great hope of seeing Salah in American stadiums, saying: “I could not say that publicly until he officially announced his departure from Liverpool, but he will be a wonderful player and a tremendous addition to the American League, and I believe that we are able to provide an excellent platform for him to succeed.”
Garber added in a message to the Egyptian star: “If Salah decides to join us, we will welcome him warmly. My advice to him is to contact Lionel Messi to ask him about the extent of his happiness, success, and speed of integration into the American League.”
An upcoming conflict with the Saudi League
With Salah about to become a free player this summer, attention is turning towards an expected fierce struggle between the American and Saudi professional leagues to win his signature, as both leagues rely on a strategy of attracting international legends over the age of thirty to enhance their marketing and competitive position, which places the Egyptian king at the top of the priorities of the major clubs in the two countries.
Adjustments in the American League for the eyes of major stars
In a context related to facilitating the attraction of European stars, Garber referred to the American League’s plan to change the match schedule to match the European agenda, explaining: “If we want to be an influential force globally, we must play with the same schedule as the world. This will prevent us from having to sell our best players before the playoffs, and will increase interest in major contracts.”
New York City President: I very much hope Salah joins
For his part, Brad Sims, CEO of New York City FC, commented on the possibility of including a big name coinciding with the opening of his club’s new stadium, saying: “Do we urgently need that? I don’t think so, but will it help raise our club to a higher level? Certainly yes.”
Sims continued: “I mean, I personally very much hope that Mohamed Salah will join us, even though we have not had any official discussions with him or his agents yet.”
