Liverpool forward Luis Diaz has stated that Mohamed Salah’s potential departure would be a major setback for the team. Salah, who is 32 years old and whose current contract, signed in 2022, is in its final year, has been the subject of transfer speculation this summer. Despite these rumors, Salah has remained at Anfield, though talks over a contract extension have reportedly stalled. Nonetheless, Salah has started the season strongly, scoring in each of Liverpool’s first three matches and helping them secure second place in the Premier League, just behind Manchester City on goal difference.
Diaz, who scored twice in Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Manchester United, with Salah assisting on both goals, told Telemundo, as cited by the Daily Mail, that Salah’s departure would be a significant loss for the club:
“It would be difficult for both us and Liverpool. It would be very painful. He still has a year to consider his options, and it’s a tough decision. He always gives his best from the start. Losing such a key player would be hard for us, but it’s his decision, and we respect it. I hope he stays.”
After the match at Old Trafford, Salah hinted it could have been his last game at the stadium, telling Sky Sports (via the Daily Mail):
“I was thinking on the way to the game that this might be my last time here. The club hasn’t discussed a new contract with me yet. It’s not up to me; it’s up to the club. We’ll see what happens.”
He added, “It’s my final year here, and I just want to enjoy it without worrying too much about my contract. Right now, I’m focusing on football, and we’ll see what the future holds.”
Salah joined Liverpool in the summer of 2017 and has become one of the club’s most vital players.
**Mohamed Salah’s Record at Liverpool**
Since arriving at Anfield seven years ago, Salah has had a remarkable career with Liverpool. In 352 appearances across all competitions, he has scored 214 goals and provided 92 assists. He has won every major trophy with the club except the UEFA Europa League.
Last season, Salah contributed 25 goals and 14 assists in 44 appearances, marking the end of Jurgen Klopp’s tenure. His latest goal at Old Trafford also tied him with Alan Shearer for the most goals scored by a player in away matches against a single Premier League club, with 10 goals against Leeds United.
