Mohamed Salah has been a hot topic in English and European football for weeks now. The Egyptian is more efficient and lethal than ever in his career, his contract with Liverpool is set to expire in just over six months, and in 29 days, he will be free to negotiate with any interested parties and sign a pre-contract with any club. However, Liverpool’s star player wants to stay at Anfield and is reportedly willing to agree to a one-year contract extension, despite being upset with the club’s management, reports The Athletic in an exclusive story. The reputable outlet, speaking to well-informed sources close to the club and the player—who wished to remain anonymous—has uncovered details that shed light on the situation with the “Pharaoh.”Liverpool destroy City and increase the advantage to 11 points!Salah is frustrated because, throughout ongoing talks with his agent, Ramy Abbas, the club has been withholding information about the terms and length of any potential deal. Recently, after Liverpool’s comeback win against Southampton—where Salah played a decisive role—he stated that it’s more likely he will leave than stay, in an attempt to provoke a reaction from the club’s leadership. In the meantime, the Egyptian has had no discussions with other European giants, despite recent rumors linking him to Paris Saint-Germain. The news, initially reported by L’Équipe, was later denied by the French champions. Liverpool has not hidden the fact that talks with Salah’s agent are ongoing, claiming they are progressing positively. However, The Athletic writes that Salah is frustrated with the pace of negotiations and is unsure if the club, where he has become a living legend since 2017, will meet his demands.In 36 days, Salah can negotiate with other clubsNevertheless, Salah’s recent public comments are not a step toward leaving. On the contrary, they reflect his desire to demonstrate how much he values staying at Liverpool and winning more trophies. Salah has already scored 13 goals and provided 11 assists in 20 matches across all competitions this season. Having decided the derby against Manchester United with a goal and assist, he believes he is nearing the peak of his career and has set his sights on winning the Ballon d’Or as his ultimate goal. Let’s not forget that the newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner, Rodri, is the first player under 31 to win the award since 2015. Salah, however, will be 33 next June.Salah’s hint regarding his Liverpool future will shock the Reds’ fansOn a team level, he aims for a double crown—the Premier League and the Champions League. Liverpool is more likely to achieve this with a satisfied, rather than frustrated Salah. Therefore, they should move quickly—preferably before the end of 2024—to extend his contract with the Egyptian, whatever the cost. We know that Salah turned down a multi-year contract from Al-Ittihad worth 180 million euros in the summer of 2023. By doing so, he showed that astronomical sums of money are not his priority but rather maintaining his place at the highest level of football for as long as possible. With the extension he signed in 2022, Salah became Liverpool’s highest-paid player in history. His base salary is 22 million annually, with significant individual bonuses tied to his productivity. He deserves every cent and a new contract because it will be difficult for the Reds to find another player of his caliber anytime soon.##NAJAVA_MECA_8538231##
