Mohamed Salah has no plans to slow down anytime soon, with his Liverpool future inviting quite a bit of rumors.
At 32, the Egyptian star says he’s aiming to keep playing football until he’s 40, if his body lets him. In a candid interview with ON Sports, Salah opened up about his future, his loyalty to Liverpool, and how close he came to moving to Saudi Arabia before signing a new deal.
Salah recently penned a fresh two-year contract at Liverpool, keeping him at Anfield until 2027. But the forward didn’t rule out a future move to the Saudi Pro League. “If you ask me for my opinion, I think I can play until the age of 39 or 40,” Salah said. “But if I felt before that I wanted to stop, I would quit. I have achieved a lot of things.”
That achievement includes playing a key role in Liverpool’s Premier League title win, where he not only clinched the Golden Boot but also the Playmaker award. His 47 goal contributions were crucial to the Reds’ success.
Salah admitted he came close to a Saudi switch when his previous contract was winding down. “My contract was up at Liverpool and I would have gone to Saudi but we finalised the deal with Liverpool.” He didn’t shut the door on the Saudi move, though. “I still have a good relationship with them and I always stay in contact with them. Yes, we were talking to each other.”
For now, though, Salah says he’s focused on Liverpool. “I am happy here in Liverpool and I am staying here for the next two years. Then I will see what I will do next.”
The fans clearly played a role in keeping him on Merseyside. “Of course, they are part of the pressure on the administration. It was from the public, because I have been at the club for seven or eight years and I have been performing well with them and I have given them everything for all these years.”
Salah also acknowledged the fanbase’s unwavering support. “From the beginning, day one, I knew that they wanted me to stay, so in a certain way they had a big role.”
For Liverpool fans, that’s good news. They’ll have at least two more seasons of Salah magic to enjoy. Whether he ends his career in Saudi Arabia or not, his immediate focus is still on delivering for the Reds.
Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool future remains bright, for now.
