The wait is finally over. Mohamed Salah has put pen to paper on a stunning new contract with Liverpool FC, ending months of speculation about the Egyptian superstar’s future at Anfield.
In a move that has sent waves through the footballing world, Salah has secured a two-year extension worth an eye-watering £375,000 per week, making him one of the highest-paid players in Premier League history.
What makes this deal especially remarkable is that Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), have broken their long-standing policy against offering lucrative extensions to players over 30 years of age.
This exception speaks volumes about Salah’s extraordinary value to the club and the unique star power he brings both on and off the pitch. At 32, the Egyptian winger continues to defy age with his blistering pace and goalscoring prowess.
Industry insiders suggest this precedent-breaking move could signal a shift in Liverpool’s transfer strategy as they look to balance youth development with retaining experienced world-class talent.
Speaking to the club website after finalizing the deal, an elated Salah expressed his excitement about continuing his Liverpool journey: “Of course, I’m very excited. We have a great team now. Before also we had a great team. But I signed because I think we have a chance to win other trophies and enjoy my football.”
The forward, who has spent eight glorious years at Anfield so far, added: “It’s great, I had my best years here. I played eight years, hopefully it’s going to be 10. Enjoying my life here, enjoying my football. I had the best years in my career.”
In a heartfelt message to the Liverpool faithful, Salah promised: “I would like to say to [the fans], I am very, very happy to be here. I signed here because I believe we can win a lot of big trophies together. Keep supporting us and we’ll give it our best, and hopefully in the future we’re going to win more trophies.”
Already cemented as a Liverpool legend, Salah currently stands as the club’s third-highest goalscorer of all time with an incredible tally of 243 goals in 394 appearances. This season alone, he surpassed club icons Billy Liddell and Gordon Hodgson on the all-time scoring charts.
The Egyptian now has Ian Rush’s all-time record of 346 goals in his sights. With 103 more strikes needed to claim the top spot, Salah’s new two-year deal gives him a realistic chance of challenging that seemingly untouchable record.
Salah’s playmaking abilities have also reached new heights, with his 17 Premier League assists this season setting a new club record for a single campaign – further evidence of how the forward continues to evolve his game.
Since arriving from Roma in 2017, Salah has been instrumental in Liverpool’s resurgence as a dominant force in both English and European football. His trophy cabinet at Anfield already includes the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, two Carabao Cups, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, and Community Shield.
With this new contract extension, Liverpool fans can look forward to more magical moments from their Egyptian King as he continues his pursuit of both individual records and team silverware.
The contract saga that has dominated headlines for months is finally resolved, and it’s clear that both Salah and Liverpool believe their remarkable journey together is far from over.
As Salah prepares to write new chapters in his already illustrious Liverpool story, one thing is certain – the Premier League has been put on notice that one of its brightest stars isn’t done shining just yet.