Mohamed Salah will turn 33 in June 2025. That's when the season ends and Liverpool are expected to win the Premier League. Salah is the highest-paid player in the team (around £350,000/week) and if he re-signs with The Kop, he could go on for another 2 years.
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) is the owner of Liverpool, with key members being Americans. For the owners from the land of the flag, money and revenue are always the number one priority. They appreciate what Salah has contributed 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 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 second-placed team, Man City. If the Reds win a major title this season, Salah's contribution will certainly be significant. If Liverpool only think about negotiating a contract extension at the end of this season, it may be too late.
Salah not only scores goals, but also appears in every match to help Liverpool a lot. With the 32-year-old striker on the field, his teammates always feel more comfortable and have more space. In each season, Salah always has at least 34 appearances. His sensitivity to injuries is also a big plus. Last season, Salah suffered a hamstring injury and was out for a few weeks. That was also the longest time he had to sit out to watch his teammates play.
Salah's consistency also makes the stars playing alongside him feel more secure. If Salah leaves Anfield at the end of this season, he can take a few players with him who have the same intention to close 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 performance on the pitch, Liverpool's personnel transition is also clearly visible. Not only Mohamed Salah, but those with just over 6 months left on their contracts such as Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold will play a very important role as a bridge for the next generation of young players to create "Liverpool 2.0" after the resounding successes of Jurgen Klopp's 9 years in charge.
Not to mention that if FSG let Salah leave, it will be very difficult for them to find a player of similar caliber 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 caliber to replace the Egyptian star. Liverpool can take home a large sum of money after selling Salah in the winter, but it will be very difficult to find a replacement no matter how much money they spend.
In this case, neither side has an advantage. Salah, with his love for Liverpool, will always be with the club. Meanwhile, the team cannot do without the "Egyptian Pharaoh" to continue competing in the season and passing on experience to the next generation.
