Mohamed Salah May Join Sporting Kansas City, Team Up With Israeli Player Or Blorian

Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian football star currently at Liverpool, is reportedly considering a surprising move to Major League Soccer (MLS) that could see him playing alongside Israeli defender Or Blorian. According to a report by The Athletic on Friday, Sporting Kansas City is the leading MLS club interested in signing Salah if he decides to leave Europe. Blorian, who recently joined Sporting Kansas City after finishing his contract with Hapoel Be'er Sheva, would be Salah's teammate in this potential transfer.

This possible collaboration is notable given the history between Salah and Israeli football. In 2013, while playing for Basel, Salah refused to shake hands with Maccabi Tel Aviv players before a Champions League qualifier, an incident that sparked controversy and was linked to his stance on Israel. In the return leg at Bloomfield Stadium, he exchanged fist bumps instead of handshakes with the Israeli team.

Several MLS teams have expressed interest in Salah, but Sporting Kansas City currently holds the best position to complete the deal. However, the club acknowledges the challenges ahead, including strong competition from Saudi Arabian clubs and Salah's preference to continue his career in Europe. The 34-year-old Egyptian announced his departure from Liverpool after nine successful years, and he is currently exploring his options, with the United States remaining a possibility.

The push to bring Salah to Sporting Kansas City is being led by the club's new owner, Peter Maluk, who has Egyptian immigrant roots. The outcome of these negotiations remains uncertain as Salah weighs his next career move.