Mohamed Salah will turn 33 in June 2025. That is the end of the season and Liverpool are expected to win the Premier League. Salah is currently the highest-paid player in the team (about £350,000/week) and if he re-signs with The Kop, he can continue for another 2 years.
fenway Sports Group (FSG) is the owner of Liverpool, with key members being Americans. For owners from the land of the stars and stripes, money and revenue are always the number 1 priority. They appreciate what Salah has contributed to over the years. However, giving a 33-year-old striker a contract of at least 2 years with a salary of 350,000 pounds/week or more is a huge risk.
Salah's current good form is putting Liverpool in a difficult position. He has 10 goals and 6 assists after 12 matches since the beginning of the Premier League season, a very good goal difference. It was the Egyptian striker's double that helped Liverpool firmly stay at the top of the table after round 12, 8 points ahead of the team behind, Man City. If the Reds win a major trophy this season, Salah's contribution will certainly be significant. If Liverpool only think about negotiating an extension at the end of this season, it may be too late.
Salah not only scores goals, but his regular appearance in every match also helps Liverpool a lot. With the 32-year-old striker on the pitch, his teammates always feel more comfortable and have more space. Salah has always played at least 34 games each season. Being quite susceptible to injuries is also a big plus for him. Last season, Salah suffered a hamstring injury and was out for several weeks. That was also the last time he had to sit out to watch his teammates compete.
Salah's consistency has also given the stars playing alongside him more peace of mind. If Salah leaves Anfield at the end of this season, he can bring along a few players who also have the same intention as him to end a dynasty. If Arne Slot is doing well with the squad transferred from Jurgen Klopp, the Dutch strategist certainly does not want to lose Salah.
In addition to their on-field form, Liverpool's personnel transition is also being clearly seen. Not only Mohamed Salah, who have just over 6 months left on his contract such as Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold will play a very important role as a bridge for the next generation to create the "Liverpool 2.0" after resounding successes in Jurgen Klopp's 9 years of work.
Not to mention that if FSG leaves Salah, it will be difficult for them to find a player of the same class in that position. When Lionel Messi was still at his peak, Mo Salah had someone to compare to. At this time, looking at the level of players in Europe, it is hopeless to find someone of sufficient class to replace the Egyptian star. Liverpool could take home a large sum of money after selling Salah in the winter, but it will be difficult to find a replacement no matter how much money is spent.
In this case, neither side has an advantage. Salah, with his love for Liverpool, will always turn to the club. Meanwhile, the team cannot do without the "Egyptian Pharaoh" to continue competing in the season and pass on experience to the next generation.
