Liverpool is too big to gamble with its status, reputation, and seriousness. Yet, throughout this season, it’s done just that—allowing one of the greatest players it has ever had to enter the final three months of his contract, and letting the same situation happen with one of the best center-backs ever to play at Anfield. But fans of the football giant and likely future Premier League champion can breathe a sigh of relief, as English media outlets The Times and Daily Mail report that Mohamed Salah and the club are very close to agreeing on a contract extension!🚨🔴 A few weeks ago, we reported it on our show Transfer Update on Sky – and back then, there was already a clear trend, confirmed by close sources: Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed #Salah are set to extend their contracts at Liverpool! #LFCProgress is being made. Both extensions… pic.twitter.com/ByWPh6SqkO— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) April 9, 2025 It would have been a football scandal of massive proportions if Liverpool had let Salah walk away from Anfield after a career-defining season in which he single-handedly carried the team toward what now seems like an inevitable league title. It was already too much that the club’s hesitation, lack of action, and delays forced Salah—normally very reserved in public—to speak out in the media, saying no one had offered him a new deal and that he was probably spending his final months in a red shirt. And it’s been clear that Salah wants to stay at the club where he’s become a legend over the past eight years, conquered England and Europe, and risen to third place on Liverpool’s all-time goal scorers list. He’s repeatedly turned down Al-Ittihad, who were flashing ridiculous amounts of money and offering a contract worth 200 million euros. But the Pharaoh only wanted to keep playing top-level football and compete for team and individual honors for as long as his body allows.Van Dijk about contract extension: “We’re talking”Now it seems only a matter of days before the winger signs a new contract, although details about the length and terms haven’t been disclosed yet. Reports suggest Salah might agree to a slight pay cut. More clarity is expected once a few more reliable sources weigh in. Adding to Liverpool fans’ joy is the news that long-time captain Virgil van Dijk is also close to signing a new deal. After a recent loss to Fulham, the Dutchman confirmed that negotiations are progressing. Given that Salah will turn 33 in June and Van Dijk 34, it’s unlikely that either of them will get contracts longer than two years. Salah’s recent statements about wanting to stay at the club have been seen by many analysts in the UK as a way of applying pressure on Liverpool’s top brass—namely Fenway Sports Group (FSG) boss Mark Edwards and sporting director Richard Hughes. Salah had a contract offer on the table for quite some time, but things hadn’t moved forward because he was pushing for better terms than those initially offered.Reds’ legend: ‘Please give Salah whatever he wants’For years, Liverpool’s ownership has stuck to a policy of not renewing contracts for players who’ve entered their 30s. That was evident in recent seasons with the departures and sales of players nearing thirty, like Sadio Mane and Fabinho, and even older veterans like Jordan Henderson and James Milner. Joel Matip also retired. But the Reds’ fanbase stepped in and made their voices heard—Salah and Van Dijk had to be the exceptions! Salah is currently having the most dominant season of his career, already racking up 32 goals and 22 assists across all competitions—numbers that were once almost exclusive to the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. And he still has seven league matches left to further boost those stats and convince everyone that he truly deserves the Ballon d’Or.UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE – QUARTER-FINALSFirst legThursday19:45: (3.30) Bodo (3.40) Lazio (2.20)22:00: (2.60) Olympique Lyon (3.35) Man.Utd. (2.70)22:00: (3.30) Rangers (3.40) Ath.Bilbao (2.20)22:00: (1.80) Tottenham (3.80) Eintr.Frankfurt (4.30)***odds are subject to change***
