Inside the deal that kept Mohamed Salah at Liverpool despite $650 million Saudi Arabia offer

Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool, ending speculation about a potential Saudi move. The deal will keep him at Anfield until 2027 as he targets major trophies and personal milestones.

After months of speculation,
Mohamed Salah has officially committed his future to Liverpool, signing a new two-year deal that will see him remain at Anfield until 2027. Back in November 2024, Salah hinted that his Liverpool future was hanging in the balance, stating he was “more out than in.”

The comment set alarm bells ringing due to the uncertainty of his future at Anfield, with many suggesting he might be lured by the Saudis. However, the latest announcement has put an end to all the rumours surrounding the Egyptian star, with Salah now staying at Liverpool for the foreseeable future.

According to a BBC report, the breakthrough came in late March, when Salah, his long-time agent Ramy Abbas Issa, and Liverpool’s new sporting director Richard Hughes reached a mutual understanding. The final paperwork was wrapped up earlier this week, and even Salah’s teammate Andy Robertson admitted he only heard of the agreement hours before it was announced.

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