According to a report from the well-known French publication Foot Mercato, veteran journalist Santi Aouna has disclosed that Liverpool and their star forward Mohamed Salah are about to reach an agreement on a new deal.
With negotiations already nearing completion and only a few minor points still to settle, the Egyptian legend is anticipated to sign a new two-year agreement in the upcoming weeks.
Salah’s Contract Extension Is Almost Over – Salary Is Still Due Unharmed
According to people familiar with the situation, Liverpool has consented to pay Salah what he has demanded.
The 31-year-old is presently among the top paid players in the Premier League, taking home almost £350,000 a week. It is anticipated that the new agreement will preserve that arrangement, guaranteeing Salah’s position as Anfield’s top earner.
Salah will remain with the team until the summer of 2026 under the planned two-year contract, which many see as a strategic anchor during a time of major transition at Liverpool.
Salah’s retention is viewed as an essential step in preserving continuity and leadership in the dressing room, as manager Arne Slot is expected to leave at the end of the current campaign.
Liverpool Face Crucial Summer with Three Key Contracts Expiring
Liverpool is at a turning point as the 2023–24 season comes to a close. The contracts of three key players—Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah—are coming to an end.
Numerous sources indicate that Alexander-Arnold is more likely to depart this summer on a free transfer, with Real Madrid being closely associated with the England international. Meanwhile, negotiations have failed to produce a breakthrough, raising doubts about Van Dijk’s future.
Salah’s discussions, on the other hand, have gone well, demonstrating his devotion to the team and Liverpool’s obvious appreciation of his lasting worth on and off the field.
Salah Still on Fire — The Undisputed Leader of Liverpool’s Attack
This season, Salah, who is in his early thirties, has not displayed any symptoms of slowing down. He continues to play a key role in Liverpool’s offensive scheme and has produced results in a variety of competitions.
He has scored more than 20 goals and provided a substantial amount of assists so far this season, ranking among the Premier League’s top goal producers.
Salah remains Liverpool’s most effective offensive weapon and a consistent match-winner despite injury setbacks and a packed schedule.
Team Inconsistency Could Hinder Ballon d’Or Hopes
Liverpool’s team performances have been erratic, despite Salah’s continued excellent individual play. The Reds lost shockingly to Newcastle United in the EFL Cup final and were eliminated early from the UEFA Champions League.
Since they are currently ahead of the competition by 12 points, winning the Premier League title is their only significant objective left.
But compared to players like Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Harry Kane, who are all anticipated to contend with successful domestic and European campaigns, Salah would still not be able to compete for the Ballon d’Or.
Even though winning the Premier League is important, Salah might have trouble earning football’s most coveted individual award this year due to his lack of success in European and international events.
A New Era Awaits — But Salah Remains a Cornerstone
Liverpool will undergo a tactical and structural change as a result of Jürgen Klopp’s resignation and the arrival of a new management team. Salah’s ongoing presence offers much-needed steadiness in the midst of the changes.
During the club’s transitional period, his impact in the dressing room and leadership on the field will be crucial. His signing makes it quite evident that Liverpool is still driven and dedicated to competing at the top level.
A Living Legend Set to Continue His Story at Anfield
Mohamed Salah, who joined Liverpool in 2017, has emerged as a contemporary symbol of the Merseyside team.
He has solidly etched his mark into the club’s history by helping to produce a Premier League title, a Champions League victory, a Club World Cup, and a domestic double.
Salah will have the chance to further solidify his legacy at Anfield in the latter years of his playing career if the new contract is approved.
It’s an opportunity for Liverpool to keep developing around a successful superstar. Salah sees it as his final chance to achieve both national and international glory, as well as possibly win a Ballon d’Or.
