Rangers consultant Stig Inge Bjornebye has disclosed that the Ibrox club have held talks about the future of Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian forward confirmed he will be departing the Anfield giants at the end of the campaign after nine years at Liverpool.
Salah Confirms Departure
Salah confirmed the news during the March international break, and will leave Liverpool this summer despite his contract with the club still running until the end of the 2026/27 season. The 33-year-old will have no shortage of suitors at the next chapter of his career, with a hugely lucrative switch to Saudi Arabia widely tipped as a potential destination.
Bjornebye's Revelation
Former Liverpool star Bjornebye is currently serving as a football consultant and adviser at Rangers on an initial six-month deal, though he is widely expected to extend his tenure at the club. The former Norway international appeared as a guest on Egyptian channel Modern MTI's Modern Sports discussion programme, where he was quizzed about Salah's next move, reports the Daily Record.
And the 56-year-old let slip that Salah had been a hot topic of conversation within Ibrox. Bjornebye said: "I don't know what Mo's plans are - we discussed it at work today as well, as I'm an advisor to Rangers. We discussed where he'll go and so on. But I think most people are grateful for what he's done for Liverpool."
Salah's Legacy
"He is a true legend at Liverpool and has achieved a remarkable legacy for a great club. He has delivered exceptional results for them over many seasons. There were some heated discussions about his situation last year, but the matter has been resolved and he has remained loyal to Liverpool. I think most people can accept that he has given the club many great years and now wants to seize a new opportunity, perhaps embarking on another adventure."
Other Departures
Salah is not the only player to have confirmed that they will leave Liverpool in the summer, with Andy Robertson also announcing earlier this month that he would be departing Anfield at the end of his contract, which expires at the end of the season.
