Mohamed Salah is expected to see out the remainder of the season at Liverpool, easing weeks of uncertainty over the future of the Egypt captain at Anfield.
The 32-year-old is currently in Morocco with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations, where he is leading his country’s latest bid for continental glory. Before his departure, speculation had intensified that his appearance against Brighton last month could prove to be his final outing in a Liverpool shirt.
However, reports now suggest tensions between Salah, manager Arne Slot and senior club figures have eased following a heated exchange after the draw with Leeds United. What appeared to be a flashpoint has since cooled, with all parties keen to steady the situation as Liverpool push on through the second half of the campaign.
Interest from the Saudi Pro League, long seen as the most likely destination should Salah leave, has also slowed. Sources indicate that clubs in the Gulf are prioritising younger signings in the January window, reducing the likelihood of a mid-season move for one of Africa’s most decorated players.
As a result, Salah is set to return to Merseyside after AFCON and reassess his future in the summer. For now, the focus remains firmly on football, both with Egypt and with Liverpool, where he continues to be a central figure despite the swirling speculation.
Salah’s numbers this season underline his importance. Even as questions about his long-term future persist, his goals and leadership have remained vital to Liverpool’s ambitions domestically and in Europe.
For supporters, the immediate relief is clear: Egypt’s record goalscorer will be back in red once the African tournament ends, with any final decision on his next move pushed back until the season has run its course.
