Mohamed Salah has put months of speculation to rest by signing a new two-year contract with Liverpool, solidifying his legendary status at Anfield. The Egyptian forward, often dubbed “The Egyptian King,” has extended his stay with the Reds, with the announcement met by a cheeky social media nod referencing his past uncertainty — “more in than out.”
Just five months ago, Salah admitted he was closer to leaving than staying. “There is no club like this. I love the fans. But it is not in my hands,” he said after a 3-2 win at Southampton in November. Now, he speaks of joy and belonging: “I’m enjoying my football. My family feels at home. There is no place like Anfield.”
The decision comes as a huge relief to Liverpool fans and ownership, who faced the prospect of losing one of the club’s all-time greats for nothing. Salah has not only maintained his elite level, but arguably improved. With 27 goals in 31 appearances this season, he’s chasing a fourth Premier League Golden Boot and his first European Golden Shoe.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot summed it up best: “What makes it even more impressive is that he does this year after year.” Salah’s consistency, creativity, and goal-scoring prowess made the contract extension a no-brainer, even as he approaches his 33rd birthday in June.
But this season, Salah has shown more than just finishing flair — he’s evolving. Speaking to TNT Sports, he revealed a conscious shift in focus: “You’re not going to win the league alone… so I study their [teammates’] games, try to understand what they like. I think this is my best season because I make the players around me better.”
With his assist numbers also surging, Salah is just three short of joining Thierry Henry as the only player in Premier League history to record 20+ goals and assists in a single season — a remarkable stat that underscores his all-round brilliance.
And so, the story continues at Anfield — with Salah at the heart of it.