Mohamed Salah has officially signed a new contract with Liverpool FC, extending his stay at Anfield until 2027 and putting an end to months of speculation over his future.
Liverpool confirmed on Friday that Mohamed Salah has penned a new contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2027. The Egyptian forward, who turns 35 at the end of the deal, remains a central figure in Arne Slot’s plans as the club transitions into a new era.
Salah, the club’s third-highest all-time goalscorer, joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2017. Since then, he has scored more goals for the Reds than anyone other than Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. The new deal means he could realistically surpass Hunt to become Liverpool's second all-time top scorer.
Beyond goals, Salah has also made his mark in assists. Currently sixth on Liverpool’s all-time list, he could move into second place behind Kenny Dalglish by overtaking Steven Gerrard, Billy Liddell, Ian Callaghan, and Alan A’Court.
Salah’s contribution under new head coach Arne Slot has also been significant. In Slot's debut season, the 32-year-old has registered the second-most goal contributions of any player to feature under the Dutchman, trailing only Santiago Gimenez from Slot's time at Feyenoord.
As speculation continues around the future of vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold, Salah has emerged as a strong contender for the leadership role. Alongside Andy Robertson and Alisson, he is among the senior figures in the squad providing experience and consistency.
Retaining both Salah and captain Virgil van Dijk offers continuity amid expected squad changes this summer. With Robertson and potentially Alisson expected to rotate more often, Salah's presence on the pitch will be crucial in maintaining the team’s stability.
Salah’s new contract represents a major statement from Liverpool, underlining their commitment to sustaining success by keeping experienced and influential players at the heart of the team.
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