Mohamed Salah has ended months of speculation over his future by signing a new two-year deal with Liverpool, keeping him at Anfield until he turns 34—a decision that sees him prioritising sporting ambition over financial gain, despite a staggering £500 million offer from Saudi Arabia.
The Egypt forward, who stirred uncertainty back in November by saying he was “more out than in,” wasn’t being disingenuous—just honest about his situation. His desire to stay at Liverpool had never truly wavered, but the conditions had to be right for both parties.
A breakthrough came late in March during talks involving Salah, his agent Ramy Abbas Issa, and Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes. By early April, the formalities were wrapped up, and even teammates like Andy Robertson were caught by surprise when the news emerged.
Salah’s new contract will not involve a pay cut—he is set to earn close to £400,000-per-week, a figure that reflects both his continued brilliance and the difficulty of replacing a player who has already registered 54 goal contributions this season.
While the Saudi Pro League had been confident—right up until last week—that they could entice Salah to the Middle East, the pull of European football and unfinished business at Liverpool proved stronger. Sources confirmed that Salah could have earned upwards of £500 million had he accepted the Saudi offer. But in contrast to Real Madrid’s €1 billion (approx. £859m) offer to Vinicius Jr, Salah chose the path of legacy.
Liverpool’s upcoming changes—such as Trent Alexander-Arnold’s expected move to Real Madrid, which may free up financial space—likely helped in structuring deals for Salah and, soon, Virgil van Dijk, who is also expected to extend his contract.
Salah, who has been with Liverpool for eight years, now looks set to complete a decade at the club. His obsessive professionalism and top-tier physical condition mean those close to him believe he still has at least three elite years ahead.
With ambitions of winning the Premier League, the Champions League, and a long-standing desire to clinch the Ballon d’Or, Salah remains deeply driven. His commitment is not just about personal goals—he also wants to be in peak form for Egypt’s World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations campaigns.
Off the pitch, his decision was also influenced by his family’s comfort in Merseyside, with wife Magi and daughters Makka and Kayan thriving in Liverpool.
Ultimately, Salah’s story is one of loyalty, ambition, and belief—a decision to chase greatness in Europe rather than riches in the Gulf.
