MOHAMED SALAH’S NEW contract speaks “very loudly” about Liverpool’s ambitions for the future, according to Jurgen Klopp.
The Egypt international signed a long-term extension – reportedly for five years, with no release clause included - following a sensational debut season on Merseyside.
Salah scored 44 times in 52 appearances in 2017-18, with 32 of those goals in the Premier League as he claimed the Golden Boot to help Liverpool secure a top-four finish, while they also reached the Champions League final.
Klopp declared the deal to be a deserved reward for the PFA Players’ Player of the Year winner’s stellar performances following his arrival from Roma, and has warned Liverpool’s rivals Salah can still get even better.
The German manager also believes the 26-year-old’s decision to commit his future to the club sends out a message of intent as they look to make Anfield a home for “world-class talent”.
“I think this news can be seen for what it is; rewarding a person who performed and contributed greatly for the team and the club last season,” Liverpool’s manager told the club’s website.
“It demonstrates two things very clearly also – his belief in Liverpool and our belief in him.
“We want world-class talent to see they have a home at Anfield where they can fulfil all their professional dreams and ambitions – we are working hard together to achieve this.
“When someone like Mo Salah commits and says this place is my home now, it speaks very loudly I think.
“Equally, our commitment to him says we see his value and want him to grow even more and get even better within our environment.”
Salah’s deal was announced as Liverpool’s first-team squad returned to training, though he was not present after playing for his country at the World Cup in Russia.
However, new recruits Naby Keita and Fabinho, who have arrived from RB Leipzig and Monaco respectively, were among a 26-strong group to report for duty.
So much for all the doubters… “he’s going to Barca, he’s going to Real..”
Seems he’s going nowhere. Good to see the best players wanting to stay.
@seancreaven13: why because he signed a new contract. They are worthless these days
@Arry Ryan: Yes because he signed a new contract. To me, that strongly suggests he’ll be at Liverpool for the coming season, despite all the clever heads on here suggesting otherwise.
But if you think he’s away before the end of August maybe you should get a few Bob on that… tho maybe not the rent money… Good Lad.
@seancreaven13: when did I say he be gone by August. But this time next year id be willing to bet he can’t get out of Liverpool fast enough. Just like every other better than good player Liverpool have had
@Arry Ryan: So how much would you be willing to bet Arry? Cos I’d be willing to match it.
@seancreaven13: €100. If Madrid or Barca came calling why would he stay at Liverpool
@Arry Ryan: Well if you really want to bet €100 then let’s do it. But seems your account isn’t really linked to anything, so if you’re serious, make a bet with an account that can be verified.
Put your money where your mouth is if you’re so sure he’ll go.
@seancreaven13: no buyout clause says it all
@seancreaven13: @ Arry Ryan: Listen to the pair of ye. Next you’ll be saying “my dad can beat up your dad”.
For the love of jaysus Klopp…… if you happen to be reading the 42 during your lunch hour, would you mind signing a decent goalkeeper please, thanks !
Didn’t do much in the world cup did he. The shop window. Complete non entity. Obviously the decent football sides in Europe took one look at him and said:
‘No thanks – leave him in the Premiership where he belongs’
@Charlie Hunter: he scored 2 goals in 2 games in the World Cup, didn’t he?
@Charlie Hunter: Did you watch the same world cup? He didn’t play the first game, and scored in the other 2, all while still clearly carrying the injury that kept him out of the first game. In a team that was always considered to be limited at best. Not a bad personal return, even if Egypt did not achieve a whole lot.
@Juniper: No sign of his ‘ injury ‘ when he went down outside the box in his first game
@powerfix: Based on what? Your extensive medical expertise? From a couch or pub thousands of miles away?
Give the guy a break – there is no way he wanted to leave the field in a Champions League Final that he scarcely expected to reach. He was injured. And that same injury kept him out of training through the group stages – meaning he was not fit. He still scored 2 goals with a relatively poor team.
@Juniper: Based on the fact that he hit the deck hard and didn’t flinch , there’s was no signs of concern from the bench and commentators didn’t even mention his shoulder injury! What’s your “ he was carrying an injury “ theory based on ? , just cause you wear your red jocks outside your Salah PJ’s at night it doesn’t mean you have X-ray vision
@powerfix: Way to make a coherent point. Since when do commentators have expert inside medical knowledge? My ‘theory’, as outlined earlier, if you would care to read it, is that he was unable to train since his injury in the Champions League Final – something that was witnessed by millions of people worldwide; even jealous ManU fans – some of whom delighted in the mistakes of one man. Following on from that, my theory is that he lacked match fitness and sharpness, but still managed to score 2 goals with a very limited team. On a personal level, I would theorise he feels rather accomplished, despite the failings of his team.
Signing an extended contract just means Liverpool can get a bigger fee for him. He’ll have one more season at Liverpool and will be gone.
@Darren Cunningham: Fact or opinion?
The’ big clubs’ would never come in for a player after one good season and anyone who thinks different is delusional. If he was to hit doubly figures say 15/20 goals by January then there will be in
@powerfix: then there will be interest
@powerfix: they’ve done it before but I agree it definitely won’t happen this season
Yeah the will get more money for him when the sell him next year
On Jan 25th 2017, coutinho signed a 5 year contract extension with Liverpool worth $8 million a year!……. just sayin!
Teeth.
@Tamagotchi: * false teeth