Mo Salah is undoubtedly one of the finest footballers to ever play in England.
The Egyptian forward scored twice and provided an assist, helping fuel Liverpool’s push for a crucial three points at St James’ Park on Wednesday.
Unfortunately, the victory slipped away due to a series of late mistakes, culminating in Fabian Schar’s equalizer in the dying moments of regular time.
It’s a shame, then, that the focus couldn’t be rightfully placed on No. 11 for his exceptional performance in the second half.
However, Liverpool’s management can take comfort in knowing they are closely monitoring their star player’s continued brilliance on the wing.
Is Mo Salah’s contract finished?
According to a report from Egyptian analyst Haytham Farouk of BeINSports, it seems fan hopes may have been fulfilled. Farouk recently claimed on X (formerly Twitter) that Mo Salah has renewed his contract with Liverpool FC.
A translated version of his tweet reads: “Congratulations on renewing your contract with the number you like and the period you want. The Egyptian king rules with his own judgments.”
Salah’s current deal was originally set to expire in the summer of 2025, with reports from The Athletic suggesting that the forward was open to signing a one-year extension.
While Farouk’s claim is yet to be confirmed, it’s wise for fans to stay cautious until there’s official verification. That being said, Salah certainly deserves fresh terms, given his extraordinary form.
Even at 32 years old, Salah’s numbers remain exceptional. He ranks in the 99th percentile for xG and xAG (based on his last 3,175 minutes of club football), as reported by FBref.
These stats are reflected in his impressive tally of 27 goal contributions in 21 games (averaging one goal or assist every 63.07 minutes).
While we might not be able to “give him whatever he wants,” there should definitely be flexibility to ensure the continued presence of a player whom Henry Winter has rightly called ‘sensational.’
