San Diego FC Owner Distances Club from Liverpool Star Salah

Mansour says 'fit and style of play' are key factors in potential signings

Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:09pm

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San Diego FC owner Mohamed Mansour has distanced the MLS club from making a move for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah this summer, citing concerns over the "fit and style of play" as key factors in potential signings.

Why it matters

Salah has been one of the Premier League's top players in recent years, so any potential move would generate significant interest and speculation. Mansour's comments suggest San Diego FC is taking a measured approach to roster decisions rather than chasing high-profile names.

The details

Mansour conceded that a move for Salah would be difficult this summer, and said the club is focused on finding players that fit their system and style of play rather than targeting big names. He emphasized that the "decision is the fit and the style of play" when it comes to potential signings.

  • The comments were made on March 26, 2026.

The players

Mohamed Mansour

The owner of San Diego FC, an MLS club.

Mohamed Salah

A forward for Liverpool FC in the Premier League.

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What they’re saying

“The decision is the fit and the style of play”

— Mohamed Mansour, Owner, San Diego FC

The takeaway

San Diego FC is taking a thoughtful, strategic approach to roster building rather than chasing high-profile names, prioritizing players that fit their system and style of play over big-name signings.