Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool is increasingly uncertain, with fans growing nervous as the January 1 deadline nears. This is when foreign clubs can begin negotiating pre-contract deals with Salah, leading to worries among supporters that the Egyptian forward could leave Anfield.
The anxiety among fans was evident during Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa, when a banner was displayed supporting Salah. The banner read, “FSG. He fires a bow! Now give Mo his dough,” urging the club’s owners, FSG, to secure Salah’s future with a better contract.
In terms of Salah’s own intentions, there’s no sign of urgency for him or his family to leave Liverpool. Journalist James Pearce of *The Athletic* notes that discussions about Salah’s future have been kept private, and there’s no clear indication of what the club is offering compared to his demands. Earning around £350,000 a week, with additional bonuses, Salah’s salary is significant. However, if money is his primary motivator, the Saudi Pro League, with its higher financial rewards, might entice him, as Liverpool cannot match those figures.
Despite this, Salah has shown no indication that he’s willing to abandon his pursuit of major trophies and records as he approaches his 33rd birthday in June. He and his family are reportedly happy in Cheshire. Though they keep a low profile, occasional glimpses into his life suggest they are content living in England, and it seems Salah is open to staying with Liverpool.
If the club offers Salah a new deal, there’s little doubt he will continue to perform at a high level. Despite turning 33 next year, Salah shows no signs of slowing down. With 10 goals and 10 assists in just 17 games this season, he remains one of the top performers. He’s reached at least 10 goals and 10 assists in nearly every season since joining Liverpool, highlighting his consistency and value. Here’s a look at his performance history:
| Season | Goals | Assists | Games |
|————–|——-|———|——-|
| 2017/18 | 44 | 15 | 52 |
| 2018/19 | 27 | 10 | 52 |
| 2019/20 | 23 | 13 | 48 |
| 2020/21* | 31 | 6 | 51 |
| 2021/22 | 31 | 15 | 51 |
| 2022/23 | 30 | 16 | 51 |
| 2023/24 | 25 | 14 | 44 |
| 2024/25 (current) | 10 | 10 | 17 |
This level of output is rare in world football, making it challenging for Liverpool to find a replacement who can match Salah’s consistency.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot clearly values Salah’s contributions, suggesting that keeping him beyond his contract expiration in 2025 is important. “Mo is in a very good place at the moment,” Slot said before Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen. He praised Salah’s mentality and commitment, stressing that his on-field performance and their conversations matter most to him.
If Salah’s form plays a role in Liverpool’s decision-making, keeping him should be straightforward. He’s on track to surpass his goal contributions from last season and could even exceed his previous best totals. However, the final decision rests with Richard Hughes and Liverpool’s management, and it remains to be seen whether they agree with Slot that Salah, despite his age, remains indispensable.
