Salah insists ‘it’s not all about money’ in Liverpool contract negotiations

Dan Butterfield
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah

Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah has insisted it is not all about the money in his contract discussions with the club.

The Egyptian star is out-of-contract at the ned of next season and, so far, is yet to agree new terms with the club. Reports suggest that Liverpool are not willing to break their wage structure to keep Salah.


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Salah is widely recognised as one of the best players in world football at present and has been in fine form this season, despite a recent drop-off.

The winger leads the Premier League goalscoring charts, notching 22 time so far this season, five more than next best Heung-Min Son who has 17.

He also co-leads the assists leaderboard, alongside teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold and his performances have been key to helping Liverpool challenge on all fronts.

Having wrapped up the Carabao Cup in February, Jurgen Klopp’s side are still in with a chance for a unprecedent quadruple as they fight for the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.

However, one of the main talking points around Liverpool remains Salah’s contract situation but the 29-year-old has insisted it’s not all about money.

Speaking to FourFourTwo, Liverpool’s talisman said: “I don’t know, I have one year left. I think the fans know what I want, but in the contract it’s not everything about the money at all.

“So I don’t know, I can’t tell you exactly. I have one year left and the fans know what I want.

“I’m not worried, I don’t let myself worry about something. The season didn’t finish yet, so let’s finish it in the best possible way – that’s the most important thing. Then in the last year, we’re going to see what’s going to happen.”

Salah did admit the club, which has helped win the Premier League and Champions League in the past me, means a great deal to him.

“Yeah. This club means a lot to me – I’ve enjoyed my football here more than anywhere, I gave the club everything and everybody saw that. I’ve had a lot of unbelievable moments here, winning trophies, individual goals, individual trophies. It’s like a family here.”

The forward spoke further on his connection to the club, revealing that when he does leave the club, whenever that may be, it will be a really sad occasion for him.

“Of course. To play in that atmosphere and to see the fans always behind me… I have banners in the stadium, two or three, and they’re always singing my song. It’s going to be a really sad moment.”