Mohamed Salah has revealed that negotiating a new deal with Liverpool was far from easy, admitting he considered leaving the club this summer.
The 32-year-old Egyptian star recently secured a two-year extension to his contract, which will keep him at Anfield until 2026.
In an interview, Salah reflected on the tough negotiations. “It was a possibility, yes. It was actually a bit strange, we were really going strong this season, and there was this negotiation that wasn’t easy. In the end, all’s well that ends well: we’re champions and I’m staying for two more seasons.”
The uncertainty surrounding his future fueled rumors, with the Saudi Pro League reportedly eyeing him. However, Salah’s outstanding form on the pitch seemed to have worked in his favor, helping to ensure his long-term commitment to the Reds.
“I guess it was ultimately a huge advantage because I had the best statistical season of my life,” Salah explained. “The possibility that it would be my last season here, perhaps, gave me the desire to make the most of it and give everything I had to win the title I had promised.”
