Mohamed Salah had admitted he had yet to reach an agreement with Liverpool on a contract extension, while claiming that “there is a lot that people don’t know” regarding the situation. The Egyptian’s current contract expires in 2023 and his name has been associated with many top European clubs lately.
Salah has been a key part of Liverpool throughout his five-year stay at Anfield, scoring 153 goals in 241 games in all competitions. The Pharaoh helped the club win the Premier League and Champions League but is now approaching the final year of his contract and speculation over his future is mounting as the weeks go by.
Several continental teams have therefore inquired regarding Salah, including Real Madrid and Barcelona, but the 29-year-old insisted he would be happy to spend the rest of his career at Liverpool last October.
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Salah refuses to comment on the rest
It appears financial issues are preventing a potential contract renewal for Salah, who has now given an update on the status of negotiations with the club. “What can I say? There are a lot of things that people don’t know”, the striker told Sky Sports. “I can’t be selfish and talk regarding my situation, we are in the most important moment for the team”.
Asked if he is confident in his ability to seal a new lease at Anfield, Salah replied: “I can’t say yes and I can’t say no. I’ve already said what I want many times, but once more, I can’t delve into this topic at this time because it’s a delicate situation. and that the team needs to win.”
Salah ‘not distracted’ by his personal situation
The Reds strongman has also dismissed any suggestion that the soap opera distracts him from his duties on the pitch ahead of a decisive title showdown once morest Manchester City on Sunday. “Not at all, I know my job very well and I am very professional”, did he declare. “I’m almost the first in and the last out, I’m just focused on the team and winning trophies and giving the club everything I can.”
Klopp offered his views on Salah’s contract last month, insisting the ball is in the Egypt international’s court when it comes to his future. “We can’t do much more, that’s how it is. But I don’t think that’s it. It’s Mo’s decision. The club did what the club can do. It’s like that “.
“I have nothing bad to say regarding it. It’s very good from my point of view. It is exactly as it should be at this precise moment. Everything is in order. Nothing more happened, no signature, no refusal or anything. We just have to wait for that. This is completely normal. No rush in this situation,” added the German coach.
