Liverpool’s star forward, Mohamed Salah, has expressed disappointment over the club’s failure to offer him a new contract, suggesting that he is now more inclined to leave than stay. The 32-year-old, who has been a pivotal figure for Liverpool, currently leads the team as their top scorer this season with 12 goals across all competitions.
Salah’s contract is set to expire at the end of the current season, and despite his critical role, including his two goals in Liverpool’s 3-2 win against Southampton on Sunday—one of which was a penalty to secure the win—there seems to be no immediate resolution to his contract situation.
His performance helped Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the Premier League by eight points.
The Egypt forward, who joined the Reds from Roma in 2017, told reporters, after the win at St Mary’s: “We are almost in December and I haven’t received any offers yet to stay in the club.
“I’m probably more out than in.”
Asked if he was disappointed that he is yet to receive an offer, Salah said: “Of course, yeah.
“I’m not going to retire soon so I’m just playing, focusing on the season and I’m trying to win the Premier League and hopefully the Champions League as well. I’m disappointed but we will see.”
Liverpool have not publicly commented on Salah’s remarks.
A club source told BBC Sport that contact between Liverpool and Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, is ongoing and has been positive.
Only Manchester City forward Erling Halaand has scored more Premier League goals than Salah this season, with the Egyptian netting 10 times in the top flight.
Salah signed a three-year contract extension with the club in 2022, with that deal set to expire in the summer.
“You know I have been in the club for many years. There is no club like this,” said Salah.
“I love the fans. The fans love me. In the end it is not in my hands or the fans’ hands. Let’s wait and see.”
Defender Trent Alexander-Arnold and club captain Virgil van Dijk are out of contract at the same time as Salah.
Liverpool turned down a substantial £150m offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad in September 2023, but sources have indicated that the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) is still keen on bringing Mohamed Salah to the Saudi Pro League. This ongoing interest highlights the lucrative potential move for Salah.
After Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Manchester United in September, Salah made a notable comment, suggesting that he approached the match as if it could be his “last time” playing at Old Trafford. This remark fueled speculation about his future, adding to the uncertainty surrounding his contract situation and potential departure from Liverpool.
After scoring the winner in a 2-1 victory against Brighton this month that took Liverpool top of the table, Salah wrote on X: “No matter what happens, I will never forget what scoring at Anfield feels like.”