Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has stated that he is “far away” from agreeing on a new contract with the Premier League club.
Salah, 32, faces the prospect of entering the final months of his contract, which concludes at the season’s end. As of January 1, he will be eligible to negotiate with clubs outside of England regarding a potential free transfer once his current agreement lapses.
In a commanding performance, the Egyptian netted his 20th goal of the season, contributing to Liverpool’s decisive 5-0 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday. This win allowed Liverpool to extend their lead to eight points at the top of the table.
In a post-match interview with Sky Sports, Salah addressed questions regarding his future, stating, “No, we are far away from that [contract] and I don’t want to put anything in the media.” I focus solely on Liverpool clinching the league title and am eager to contribute to that success. “I will give my all for the team to secure the trophy.” Several teams are closing the gap, and we must maintain our focus and humility as we move forward.
Salah, club captain Virgil van Dijk and England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold will see their contracts expire after the current season.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has expressed that he is not worried about the possibility of the trio signing pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs starting from January 1.
“I believe I have significant influence over their actions,” Slot stated. “Whether they are on a training pitch or meeting with me, I can influence those situations. However, when it comes to their private lives, I have no control over them.” The coach expressed a degree of authority regarding player performance, highlighting satisfaction with the contributions of key athletes such as Virgil, Trent, and Mo Salah on the field.
Earlier this season, Salah expressed his “disappointment” regarding the club’s lack of a new contract offer.
Following Liverpool’s victory over Manchester City earlier this month, Salah remarked that he approached the match against Pep Guardiola’s team as though it might be his final encounter with them.
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has expressed his continued confidence that Salah will stay at Anfield.
“I anticipate some strategic elements will be involved in the negotiations with Liverpool,” Murphy stated during an appearance on Match of the Day.
“The sentiment among Liverpool supporters is overwhelmingly in favour of him remaining with the club, and there is a strong sense of optimism that an agreement will be reached.”
They are proceeding cautiously, as is often when dealing with substantial sums of money. “He is currently Liverpool’s most crucial player.” Approval is essential for moving forward.
