Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will be rewarded for winning the PFA Player of the Year award with a piece of land in the holy city of Mecca.
Fahd Al-Rowky, the vice president of the local municipality in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, told national outlet Sabq (h/t Farah Tawfeekof the Egypt Independent) of his plans. He said the Egyptian is an excellent ambassador for Islam in the United Kingdom and the move would show support toward young people of great potential.
"There are several choices regarding giving this piece of land," he said. "The way to go will be determined by captain Mohamed Salah as well as the Saudi system.