When silence stretches too long, even the smallest gesture can feel like a statement. This is particularly true for Mohamed Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa. The ongoing lack of updates regarding Salah’s potential new contract with Liverpool has created a void, which has been filled with speculation, occasional hints from Salah, and notably, Abbas’s silence—until recently.
On Monday morning, Abbas broke his silence for the first time in two months by posting on social media about Salah. In response to a Premier League post highlighting that no player has had more goal involvements in the league this season, Abbas praised Salah, calling him the “Best player in the world.”
While it’s common for an agent to speak highly of their client, this statement likely carries more weight than just a compliment. Although social media posts don’t directly influence contract talks, the timing of Abbas’s message is significant, especially in light of recent reports from Egyptian media about Salah’s future. According to these reports, Salah is seeking a two-year contract extension and intends to ramp up negotiations in the next two weeks, during a break from international duty with Egypt, who have already qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations.
With less than two months remaining before Salah can start speaking to foreign clubs, Liverpool faces mounting pressure to finalize his contract situation to avoid losing him for free next summer. The club, under sporting director Richard Hughes, must act swiftly to ensure Salah, one of their most valuable players, stays at Anfield.
Salah isn’t the only Liverpool star with an expiring contract. Both Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold are also in the final year of their deals. Liverpool is actively addressing these matters, with negotiations already underway with van Dijk, who has expressed his desire to remain at the club.
Earlier this season, *Strike90mins* reported that Salah, too, would prefer to stay at Liverpool, despite the managerial change over the summer when Jurgen Klopp was replaced by Arne Slot. Salah’s commitment to the team has been clear, as he is only surpassed by van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch in minutes played this season. His recent performances, including a goal and assist in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa, have solidified his status as the first player in Europe’s top leagues this season to reach double figures in both goals and assists.
With the clock ticking, Liverpool is under pressure to secure the futures of their key players, with Salah’s situation standing out as the top priority.
