Micah Richards has urged Liverpool to prioritise a new contract for Mohamed Salah, emphasizing the Egyptian star’s immense value to the club as he approaches the final year of his current deal. Salah, whose contract with Liverpool is set to expire at the end of the 2024-2025 season, could leave Anfield as a free agent, sparking keen interest from European giants like PSG and wealthy clubs in Saudi Arabia.
Richards, a former right-back and a former teammate of Salah’s during their time together at Fiorentina, made an impassioned plea for Liverpool to act swiftly, describing Salah’s continued presence as crucial for the club’s ambitions.
“He’s incredible, he’s excellent – 164 goals, he beat Robbie Fowler, he’s chasing Thierry Henry,” Richards said, highlighting Salah’s prolific contributions in the Premier League.
We’re talking about contracts – are they going to renew it or not? They have to sign him! It’s imperative to give him a new two-year contract at the end of the season.”
Since joining Liverpool from Roma in 2017, Salah has been instrumental in Liverpool’s success under Jürgen Klopp, propelling them to Premier League and Champions League triumphs and becoming one of the most lethal forwards in Europe.
His knack for breaking records has only added to his stature.
Salah recently surpassed Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler’s goal tally, and he is now among the top contenders to surpass Thierry Henry’s Premier League record for most goals by a foreign player.
However, with his current contract set to expire soon, Liverpool face mounting pressure from both Salah’s prospective suitors and the economic realities of the modern game.
PSG, reportedly keen to bring in the Egyptian winger, is said to be preparing a three-year contract offer, while clubs in Saudi Arabia are also poised to table lucrative deals to lure him to the Middle East.
Salah’s potential departure would mark the end of an era for Liverpool, leaving a void that would be difficult to fill.
His contributions extend beyond mere goal-scoring; his presence, experience, and leadership are invaluable assets for the team.
Fans and pundits alike have expressed concern about Liverpool’s forward planning, given the speculation around Salah’s future and the player’s market value, which could diminish as his contract winds down.
Richards, like many others, believes that a two-year extension would allow Salah to remain at Liverpool while ensuring he continues his career at a competitive level in Europe.
He argued that Liverpool’s management should do whatever it takes to retain one of the Premier League’s most influential figures.
As negotiations loom, Liverpool’s hierarchy is now faced with a pivotal decision on Salah’s future.
Extending his contract would secure not only one of Europe’s top scorers but also a figure who has become synonymous with Liverpool’s resurgence on the global stage.
