'Tottenham thought about selling SON Saudi Arabia...'Salah's contract renewal quickens after his shock remarks →'Expected agreement timing'+"There is no reason to refuse the contract"

Sep 06, 2024

Unlike the frustrating trend of Son Heung-min and Tottenham renewal situation, Mohamed Salah was revealed until the expected time of completion of the contract. Team Talk reported on the 6th (Korea time) 'Liverpool is expecting an agreement with Salah before January' Photo =Sky Sports Capture

Unlike Son Heung-min and Tottenham's contract renewal situation, Mohamed Salah was revealed to the expected point of completion of the contract quickly.

Team Talk reported on the 6th (Korea time) 'Liverpool is expecting an agreement with Salah before January'

Liverpool recently drew great attention with Salah's shocking remarks. It started with Salah's interview after the Liverpool and Manchester United game. Liverpool beat Manchester United 3-0 in the third round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season at Old Trafford in Manchester, England on the 2nd. Salah was the number one contributor to the victory. He helped Luis Díaz with all of his multi-goals in the first half, and he also scored in the second half.

However, Salah's interview after the game was a little far from the joy of victory. Salah "spent a lot of time trying to keep positive thoughts. As everyone knows, this is my last season in Liverpool. I just want to enjoy it. I don't want to think. I'll play soccer in a relaxed mood and see what happens next year,' he said.

Then, as I prepared for this game, I thought it could be my last away trip to Old Trafford. So far, no one has spoken to me about renewing the contract. That's why I'll think 'Yeah, this is the last year' and wait and see what happens after the season ends", suggesting the possibility of breaking up with Liverpool.

It was embarrassing news for Liverpool fans. Salah has been a key player in the team's offense every season since joining Liverpool in 2017. Like Manchester City's Elling Holan and Tottenham's Son Heung-min, he has consistently maintained his position as the team's iconic striker. Tottenham previously denied Son Heung-min's transfer rumors this summer. On the other hand, Salah had no choice but to draw great attention when he left a statement hinting at the end of his contract with Liverpool ahead of the expiration of his contract in the summer of 2025.

After confirming Salah's interview, Liverpool belatedly began to express its intention to start negotiations on renewing the contract. Considering that he is already doing his best this season, he should have discussed renewing his contract sooner, but Liverpool said it would start discussing in earnest from now on with various excuses.

Team Talk says 「'Reporter Melissa Reddy wants to sign with Liverpool. European football transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano also said talks between Liverpool officials and Salah will take place in the near future. Liverpool will reportedly agree a new contract with Salah before January. If the new contract is not confirmed by Jan. 1, a pre-contract can be signed with an overseas club through Boseman Rule, he said, adding that Liverpool and Salah are expected to agree to renew their contracts before the winter transfer window opens.

Salah has swept various records since joining Liverpool, making his way to one of Liverpool's best players of all time. He joined Liverpool in the summer of 2017 and achieved a leap forward in his career. Salah was not initially expected, but he has grown into one of the best wingers in the EPL, exploding 10 goals in the European Champions League with 32 goals and 11 assists in the 2017-2018 season, his first season.

Salah's growth continued after that. Salah, who played 352 games in Liverpool, scored 214 goals and 92 assists, and scored 160 goals and 72 assists in 266 games in the EPL, won three EPL Golden Boots (2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2021-2022) and was selected as the EPL Player of the Year in the 2017-2018 season. He has already made a name for Liverpool history as the third-highest scorer in Liverpool's career.

Salah, who overpowered Tottenham Hotspur in the 2018-2019 season, led Liverpool to its sixth European Champions League championship, and also led Liverpool to its first-ever EPL victory next season, has set such enormous records that he is considered one of Liverpool's best strikers. In the previous season, Salah also defended Liverpool's offense with 25 goals and 13 assists in 44 official matches. His performance is still strong this season. He leads Liverpool's offense with three goals and three assists in three league games. Liverpool also has no reason to send Salah on a free contract.

Salado is active in renewing his contract. British media say Salah's former colleague Sadio Mane has confirmed his reputation is falling after moving to Saudi Arabia, and he wants to stay in Liverpool instead of moving to Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, Son Heung-min, who shared his position as a winger on the EPL stage with Salah, still has little news about the renewal negotiations with one year left on his contract.

Some British media outlets reported that Son Heung-min is considered a major recruitment target for the Saudi league along with the invocation of a one-year contract extension clause. Tottenham spoke with Son Heung-min over a long-term contract extension, but talks have yet to break through, and now Tottenham plan to activate Plan B. Tottenham invokes a one-year extension option, and Son will be tied to Tottenham until 2026. This option will improve Tottenham's negotiating position. There was also a possibility that Son Heung-min could be sold in 2025. Son will turn 33 then. For a player of that age, a long-term contract may not be a smart choice, and the opportunity to sell to Saudi Arabia to earn a transfer fee may be attractive. Son Heung-min could also be more willing to receive a high salary, he said, explaining the possibility of Tottenham's sale of Son Heung-min.

On the other hand, Son Heung-min has consistently shown his loyalty to Tottenham along with his performance, so fans are bound to be disappointed with the stagnation of contract renewal negotiations. Son Heung-min also said in an interview this season, `I think it's a good effort to be in a team for 10 years. We need to be consistent and repay the team"I don't think it's a legend of the team yet. I said I want to bring the trophy to Tottenham, and I think I'll be happy to be called Legend after that. I came to Tottenham to win a trophy, and I hope I can have a special season. "I want to be a Tottenham legend after the championship.

Salah's word moved Liverpool. Immediately, the negotiation table for re-signing was set up. If Tottenham falters, Son Heung-min may also have to open his mouth.

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