Premier League: Salah Turned Down £500m Saudi Megadeal to Make Liverpool History

Mohamed Salah's decision to extend his Liverpool stay until 2027 wasn't just a boost for the Reds—it was a seismic snub to Saudi Arabia's petrodollar revolution. The Egyptian superstar reportedly rejected a jaw-dropping £500 million package from the Saudi Pro League before putting pen to paper on his new Anfield deal.

The Numbers Behind the Loyalty

• Saudi offer: A minimum £500m including signing bonus and wages potentially exceeding Cristiano Ronaldo's £173m/year at Al-Nassr
• Liverpool deal: Estimated £50m over two years—just 10% of the Middle Eastern proposal
• Last-minute drama: As late as last Wednesday, Saudi giants Al-Hilal believed they could land him, only to be "crushed" by his Liverpool U-turn (Mail)

Why He Stayed

As Arne Slot noted, the 32-year-old could've chosen "every club in the world" as a free agent. But Salah's eyes are fixed on Anfield immortality:

• Goalscoring legacy: Needs 32 more to surpass Ian Rush as Liverpool's all-time top scorer (currently 2nd)
• Assist king: Could overtake Kenny Dalglish as the club's creative leader
• Trophy hunt: With Slot's title-bound side, more silverware looks imminent

What This Means

While Saudi clubs will keep chasing football's elite, Salah's rejection proves some stars still value legacy over lucre. As one insider put it: "His decision was shaped by history rather than finances."

For Liverpool? They've kept their talisman without breaking their wage structure. For Salah? A chance to cement himself as a true Anfield legend—with his best years potentially still ahead. That, it seems, was priceless.