Mohamed Salah provided a cautious update on his contract negotiations with Liverpool after taking part in the 5-0 thrashing of West Ham United on Sunday evening.
The prolific striker will be a free agent when his current contract with Liverpool expires on June 30. the Five star show at London Stadium It was Salah's last game before the New Year, which marks the beginning of the time in which players with only six months remaining on their contracts can begin negotiations with foreign clubs.
Salah did not hide his frustration with Liverpool's style. He took the outright attacker Interspersed with his post-match interviews With hints about his uncertain future, and repeatedly referring to a series of “lasts” that he has been enjoying.
I've always believed that SalahThe team's priority was to agree a contract extension with the Reds, however, it was not until the second week of December that the club finally made their star player an offer. Opening view.
Since then, Salah has refrained from any further public criticism regarding his contractual situation. When asked about this topic After the match by Sky SportsSalah said reluctantly: “Nothing really happened. I'm focusing on the team and I hope we can win the English Premier League.”
The 32-year-old striker was keen to quash any speculation, stressing: “No, we are far from that. But I don't want to put something in the media and people start saying things.”
Salah is not the only one Liverpool The player is approaching the end of his contract. Alongside experienced centre-back Virgil van Dijk, 26-year-old club academy graduate Trent Alexander-Arnold will be a free agent in June as he stands now.