It's a surprising twist. Mohamed Salah (33) is just about to promise a 10-year journey with Liverpool.
The British 'Mirror' reported on the 3rd (Korean time) that "Salah’s re-signing rumors ignited after leaked images were posted online. Liverpool fans believe that the footage of him filming at the city's most famous landmark is a sign that he is taking pictures for the official re-signing announcement."
Salah's future remains uncertain. His contract with Liverpool expires in June, but there have been no news of a re-signing. Reports suggest that there has been little progress in negotiations, raising concerns among fans.
Salah has also spoken out several times. After finishing the match against Manchester United last September, he said, "This game could be the last for me. No one at the club has mentioned anything about a contract to me. That’s why I thought, 'Yes, I’m playing my last season.' I’ll see what happens at the end of the season," causing anxiety among fans.
Since then, Salah's bombshell comments have continued. At the end of last November, he stated, "I haven’t received any proposal to stay at the club at all. I might be more likely to leave than to stay here," and earlier this year, he expressed frustration by saying, "Re-signing is far off. There has been no progress. We need to wait and see."
Amidst this, news emerged that has excited Liverpool fans. It appeared that Salah was captured wearing a Liverpool jersey and filming at Liverpool's Royal Albert Dock. Fans expect that the timing suggests he is taking photos for the official announcement of his re-signing.
The Mirror noted, "We could see Salah standing and smiling in what appears to be a boat. It’s unclear when that photo was taken," adding, "Salah has hinted multiple times that this could be his last season at Anfield, but supporters now believe that a new contract could be in the works. Excitement has erupted on social media."
According to the media, Liverpool fans expressed, "Contract extension!!!" and "If you think I'm foolish enough to believe in Salah’s re-signing just because of this one photo, you’re right," noting, "If I remember correctly, Salah’s last re-signing happened while he was on holiday at the beach. I hope it has a similar theme."
Recently, it has been reported that Liverpool missed out on 'homegrown talent' Trent Alexander-Arnold. He is expected to join Real Madrid as a free agent (FA) this summer. This has led to speculation that Liverpool will similarly intensify efforts for new contracts for Salah and Virgil van Dijk, both of whom are also facing contract expirations.
In France, stories desired by Liverpool fans have surfaced. French prominent journalist Santi Aouna reported through 'Football Mercato' that "Salah is on the verge of extending his contract! He continues to leave questions about his future with Liverpool. But he will definitely come back."
The media reported, "Salah declared last January that 'I want to do something special for this city because it’s my last year at the club.' Following that, rumors surfaced that teams like Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, and Al Hilal showed interest in him. There were also claims that Ademola Lookman has been identified as Salah’s successor."
However, the atmosphere now seems to indicate that Salah and Liverpool will continue their partnership. Football Mercato reported, "Since then, the situation has changed. We can confirm that Salah will continue his journey at Liverpool. According to our sources, Salah is very close to a 2-year contract. If that happens, he will have spent 10 years with Liverpool and is about to receive the salary he has desired for months."
Captain Van Dijk is also expected to remain at Liverpool. Journalist Aouna explained, "Van Dijk has already expressed his desire to stay at Liverpool. Negotiations are currently underway. However, it seems Liverpool has no chance of winning related to Alexander-Arnold. All Spanish media agree that he will join Real Madrid for free."
Salah is a world-class striker representing the Premier League beyond Liverpool. He joined Liverpool in 2017, catching the eye of manager Jürgen Klopp during a rebuilding phase. Salah gained attention during his two-season spell at AS Roma in Italy, recording 34 goals and 20 assists.
Manager Klopp's judgment was accurate. Salah leaped to become the best player immediately after joining Liverpool, evolving into a complete striker with explosive dribbling, solid physicality, scoring ability, and playmaking skills.
Salah's all-time record with Liverpool stands at 392 matches, 243 goals, and 110 assists. He has won the Premier League Golden Boot three times. He first acquired the Golden Boot in the 2017-2018 season with 32 goals and shared the title with 22 goals in the 2018-2019 season. Salah also shared the Golden Boot with Son Heung-min during the 2021-2022 season, scoring 23 goals.
In particular, Salah is experiencing a second peak this season, with 32 goals and 22 assists in 44 official matches. In league results alone, he has recorded 27 goals and 17 assists in 30 matches. If he adds just 4 more attacking points, he will surpass the Premier League's all-time single-season record of 47 points held by Andy Cole in the 1993-1994 season and Alan Shearer in the 1994-1995 season, thus writing a new history.
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