Mohamed Salah’s storied Liverpool career hangs in the balance as contract negotiations reach a critical phase, with the Egyptian superstar set to become a free agent this summer.
Despite recent reports of renewed talks between Liverpool officials and Salah’s agent Ramy Abbas, the 32-year-old winger maintains his departure is imminent after seven trophy-laden seasons at Anfield.
The Premier League’s joint-top scorer this season (32 goals) has been typically pragmatic about his situation: “This looks like my final six months,” Salah told Sky Sports. “I want to focus on making it an unforgettable season rather than contract stress.”
His comments come amid strong interest from Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal, who view him as the ideal replacement for Neymar. While the Saudi Pro League remains confident of securing his signature, sources indicate any move would likely occur after the 2025 Club World Cup.
Liverpool face a pivotal summer with three key players – Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold – entering contract years. While Van Dijk appears closer to extending his stay, Alexander-Arnold seems destined for Real Madrid. Salah’s situation remains the most complex, with his wage demands (currently £350,000/week) potentially exceeding Liverpool’s structure despite his unmatched production (243 goals in 392 appearances).
Manager Arne Slot faces a delicate balancing act – maintaining focus on their 15-point league lead while managing transition plans. Should Salah depart, Liverpool may accelerate their pursuit of alternatives like West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus or Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. For now, the Anfield faithful can only hope their Egyptian King delivers one final glorious campaign before what appears to be an inevitable changing of the guard.
