Liverpool fans can breathe a cautious sigh of relief as reports emerge suggesting that Mohamed Salah, the club’s talismanic forward, has committed his future to the Reds.
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The news was first shared by respected Egyptian journalist and former footballer Haytham Farouk, now an analyst for beIN Sports, who boasts an impressive following of 1.5 million on X (formerly Twitter).
مبروك عليهم تجديد عقدك بالرقم الذي تحبه والمدة التى تريدها .
الملك المصري يحكم بأحكامه . pic.twitter.com/QnbONcL0vl— Haytham Farouk (@HaythamFarouk) December 4, 2024
Farouk took to social media to announce the development, sharing a photo alongside Salah and writing:
“Congratulations on renewing your contract with the number you like and the period you want. The Egyptian king rules with his own judgments.”
The announcement, though unofficial, has ignited excitement among Liverpool supporters, who have been anxiously awaiting clarity on Salah’s future.
The 31-year-old’s current contract was set to expire at the end of the season, allowing him to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs as early as January.
Salah’s importance to Liverpool cannot be overstated. In a season where the Reds have shown glimpses of resurgence, Salah has been at the heart of it all, delivering remarkable performances and proving that age is just a number.
However, negotiations between Salah and the club have historically been challenging, largely due to the player’s high wage demands and complex image rights agreements.
Farouk’s revelation suggests that the parties have finally reached an understanding. While the exact terms of the deal remain under wraps, speculation has swirled that Salah was open to a shorter contract extension—potentially a single year—despite earlier expectations of a longer-term agreement.
Liverpool’s cautious financial approach under Fenway Sports Group (FSG) made this deal far from straightforward.
After a year without Champions League football and subsequent record losses, FSG’s reluctance to commit to hefty contracts for aging players seemed to put Salah’s future in doubt.
Yet his extraordinary form this season appears to have swayed the club to act decisively.
While fans await official confirmation from Liverpool and Salah himself, Farouk’s comments have provided a much-needed boost.
For now, it seems that Anfield’s “Egyptian King” isn’t abdicating his throne just yet.
