Mohamed Salah suggests this will be his final year at Liverpool after scoring in win over Manchester United
Mo Salah has announced that this will be his final season at Liverpool, and mentioned that no one has yet approached him about renewing his contract.
Talked about Liverpool's 3-0 victory over Manchester United in the Premier League, where Salah contributed to all three goals. The forward mentioned that he had a pleasant summer and took some time off to focus on staying positive, especially since it is his final year at the club.
"I simply want to have fun and not worry about anything. I feel liberated when I play football and whatever comes next year is out of my control."
Nevertheless, Jamie Carragher, a football analyst for Sky Sports, believes that there is a possibility that Salah will remain with Liverpool. Carragher expressed his surprise if Salah does not continue to play for the team next season.
Salah assisted Luis Diaz in scoring two goals and then scored a third goal himself to quiet the crowd at Old Trafford on a thrilling Sunday. After the game, Salah hinted in an interview that he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.
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He added: "When I arrived for the game, I mentioned that it might be the final time I play here with Liverpool."
No one from the club has approached me regarding a new contract, so I am just thinking, 'I'll be playing my final season' and will wait to see what unfolds when the season comes to an end.
We're still unsure about which club I will be joining next, but for now, this looks like it will be my final game with Liverpool. I don't have any information about a contract extension with the club. Only time will tell.
Salah, whose current contract ends in July next year, has been playing for Liverpool since the summer of 2017. He joined the team from Roma for a record fee at that time.
Liverpool rejected a verbal proposal for Salah from Saudi Pro League team Al Ittihad that was valued at over £100m at the conclusion of the summer transfer window in 2023.
Salah didn't want to leave Liverpool at that moment. He will be 33 years old in June next year.
Slot Aims To Savor Salah's Skills For Life
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Arne Slot hopes to continue witnessing Salah's skills for as much time as he can, following the Egyptian's impressive performance in Liverpool's 3-0 victory over Manchester United, where he scored a goal and assisted two others.
When asked about Salah's remarks, Slot stated: "There are many uncertainties. Currently, he is part of our team and I am pleased with him being a member of our group. He has performed exceptionally well."
I don't discuss player contracts, but I could go on and on about Mo's performance in today's game.
Sky Sports Pundits Discuss Salah's Future With Liverpool
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Jamie Carragher believes that Mo Salah is extremely focused on breaking records and having a long career, similar to Cristiano Ronaldo. While many believe that football players peak at 35 years old, Carragher is convinced that Salah is committed to playing well into his late 30s or even until he's 40, because of his dedication to taking care of his body.
I don't believe that a move to Saudi Arabia is likely for him next season. He is too talented and currently playing in the top league in the world for one of the largest clubs.
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Regardless of when it happens, he will be ranked among the greatest players to ever play for Liverpool, standing beside legends such as Kenny Dalglish and Steven Gerrard. He may very well be the most talented winger the Premier League has ever seen, despite not having as many awards as others in his position.
Naturally, you are determined to hold onto him. It's not just a matter of offering him more money. It's not about past actions, but rather, it's about the steps you are taking moving forward.
As you reach your mid-30s, you may not be able to perform as you once did, but he could be an exception to that rule. While Liverpool is keen on retaining him and Virgil van Dijk, it may come down to salary negotiations. The question is whether they will still be worth their current wages in the next few years as they age and potentially decline in performance. This will likely be a topic of discussion in the future.
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I would be extremely shocked if Salah is not part of Liverpool's team in the upcoming season. I believe he will be determined to break all the club's records.
Melissa Reddy: "Mohamed Salah proved once again how important he is to Liverpool at Old Trafford. He also increased the need for the club to discuss a new contract with him, as he mentioned that no negotiations have occurred so far."
The 32-year-old is coming to the end of his contract and has said he is not worrying about it too much. However, reports suggest he would like to stay at Anfield.
Salah has not thought about joining any other team yet, but he believes he still has many years of playing at the top level. He aims to compete for the most prestigious trophies, so he is not interested in any offers from Saudi Arabia at the moment.
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Salah has been clear that it is up to Liverpool to initiate discussions about a new contract, as it is not his responsibility to initiate them.
The absence of any conversation or formal suggestion for his consideration is a noteworthy detail.
The club has not said anything yet, which implies that they are okay with him leaving without a fee. He has been with the club for seven seasons and has consistently performed exceptionally well.
Finding a suitable replacement for Salah, particularly in the current market conditions, would be extremely challenging.
This is not to mention that Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold are also in the last year of their contracts.
Liverpool have a lot of tasks ahead of them.
Roy Keane: "He has the power to make decisions about his contract. Clubs often have rules about letting players' contracts expire when they reach their early 30s, but he will make his own choice."
Of course, they will need to present him with a contract because he is their star player. However, it's safe to say that he will have a lot of choices available to him.
Daniel Sturridge said he would be shocked if Mo Salah left the club. Salah has accomplished a lot during his time at the club, but Sturridge believes that Salah is currently very content.
He sounded like he really wants to be at the club. If the club can meet his demands, he will probably stay. I really wish he stays because he has been exceptional.