Salah to Inter Miami? Romano Shoots Down Miami Move as Saudi Clubs Circle Egyptian Star

Mohamed Salah's departure from Liverpool continues to dominate transfer talk, but Fabrizio Romano has moved swiftly to pour cold water on one particular rumour doing the rounds in English football circles.

The transfer specialist flatly rejected claims that Inter Miami are in advanced talks with the Egyptian winger, despite the MLS outfit's headline-grabbing unveiling of the new Leo Messi Stand at their stadium. Salah has made no contact with the American franchise, Romano confirmed, and remains entirely uncommitted to any destination.

Liverpool confirmed earlier this week that Salah will depart Anfield when his contract expires at the season's end, bringing his nine-year tenure to a close. The 32-year-old opted to announce the news himself, keen to give supporters proper time to bid farewell before embarking on his next venture.

Ramy Abbas Issa, Salah's representative, was equally emphatic on social media, stating plainly: "We do not know where Mohamed will play next season. This also means that no one else knows." The agent's intervention underscored that despite the swirling speculation, no agreements have materialised anywhere.

Romano's assessment on his YouTube channel provided useful clarity on the situation. While Inter Miami generated noise with their Messi Stand announcement, there is no substance behind linking them with Salah. "Despite reports, despite rumours everywhere, it's not true," Romano stated bluntly. "Salah has not opened talks with Inter Miami."

What remains concrete is Salah's status as a free agent-in-waiting. Though his contract technically runs through 2027, Liverpool have sanctioned his departure on a mutual basis for no transfer fee, leaving his camp free to explore options across the globe.

The Saudi Pro League, however, remains very much in the picture. Romano highlighted that Gulf clubs have been chasing Salah for two years and now finally possess a genuine opportunity to land him. Expect significant developments on that front as summer approaches.

On the Liverpool side, the club harbours no regrets over handing Salah fresh terms until 2027 last summer, despite this season's diminished returns. Sky Sports News offered a measured defence of the decision: last summer, after a stellar 2024-25 campaign, the overwhelming consensus would have been to keep him. The Reds faced an impossible situation – criticism awaited either path. Salah earned his lucrative new deal on the back of his previous form, and the club acted accordingly. That subsequent seasons rarely replicate peak performances is an occupational hazard in football.