Mohamed Salah Commits Future to Liverpool with New Contract Extension
In a move that has brought a sigh of relief to Liverpool fans worldwide, Mohamed Salah has put pen to paper on a new contract at Anfield. This decision ends months of speculation and uncertainty surrounding the Egyptian international’s future with the Merseyside club. Salah, whose previous contract was set to expire this summer, had hinted that this might be his last season with Liverpool. However, the 32-year-old has now committed to Arne Slot’s side, signing a two-year deal that will keep him at the club until at least 2027.
The discussions leading to this agreement have been ongoing for several months, with Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes playing a pivotal role in the negotiations alongside Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa. There were rumors circulating that Salah, who is Liverpool’s highest-paid player, had agreed to a pay cut to remain at Anfield. However, a source has confirmed to ESPN that a salary reduction was never part of the discussions for either party.
In an official statement, Salah expressed his excitement about the new deal. He said, “Of course I’m very excited. We have a great team now. Before also we had a great team. But I signed because I think we have a chance to win other trophies and enjoy my football.”
He continued, “It’s great, I had my best years here. I played eight years, hopefully it’s going to be 10. Enjoying my life here, enjoying my football. I had the best years in my career. I would like to say to [the fans], I am very, very happy to be here. I signed here because I believe we can win a lot of big trophies together. Keep supporting us and we’ll give it our best, and hopefully in the future we’re going to win more trophies.”
Salah’s journey with Liverpool began in the summer of 2017 when he joined from Roma. Since then, he has established himself as one of the best forwards in world football. With close to 400 appearances for the club, Salah has been instrumental in Liverpool’s success, helping them secure seven major honors, including the Premier League and the Champions League.
This season, Salah has been in scintillating form, scoring 32 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions, with 27 of those goals coming in the Premier League. His contributions have been vital in Liverpool’s pursuit of their 20th league title this term. Notably, his brace in the win over Southampton in March propelled him to third on the club’s all-time top scorers list.
As the first of Liverpool’s three out-of-contract players to sign a new deal, Salah’s commitment sets a positive tone for the club. The futures of Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold remain uncertain, but there is optimism in the air. Liverpool captain Van Dijk has hinted at progress in his contract negotiations, stating last week that “progress” had been made.
- Salah’s new contract runs until 2027.
- He has scored 32 goals in 45 appearances this season.
- Salah is now third on Liverpool’s all-time top scorers list.
With Salah’s future secured, Liverpool fans can look forward to more magical moments from their star forward. His commitment to the club is a testament to the strong bond he shares with the team and its supporters. As the Reds continue their quest for more silverware, Salah’s presence will undoubtedly be a key factor in their success.
Originally Written by: Beth Lindop
