English Premier League
William Troost-Ekong reacts to Mohamed Salah’s possible move to Saudi Pro League
By Monsurah Olatunji
Nigeria national team captain, William Troost-Ekong, has shared his thoughts on the growing speculation that Mohamed Salah is set to join the Saudi Pro League, with many reports linking the Egyptian forward to a move to Al Hilal.
Troost-Ekong, who currently plays for Al-Kholood, expressed his excitement at the possibility of top players, including his African counterpart, making the move to the Middle East.
With Salah’s contract at Liverpool expiring this summer and ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future, the Egyptian star has been heavily linked to a switch to Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal.
Salah has been in sensational form for Liverpool this season, scoring 25 goals and providing 16 assists in 27 Premier League appearances.
Troost-Ekong acknowledged the rumors surrounding Salah’s potential transfer to the Saudi Pro League.
“I think there’s massive talk about Mo Salah coming to play at Al-Hilal. I think it is the club that has been named,” Troost-Ekong said in an interview with talkSPORT.
“He is the most sought-after player, maybe also because of his background, and how much they love him here. It will be great to see that; I will be welcoming it.”
The 30-year-old defender also acknowledged that Salah’s arrival would make the competition in the league even fiercer for him, joking about the challenge of facing the star forward twice in the season.
“I think it’s going to add another very difficult two fixtures to my season. But I will be very happy to see big players coming to the Saudi League,” Troost-Ekong added.
