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Liverpool Living Legend' Mohamed Salah (32) did not hide his disappointment at the Liverpool club, which did not offer an extension contract ahead of the expiration of his contract.
After completing the 12th round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season with a 3-2 victory over Southampton at St. Mary's Stadium in Southampton, England on the 25th (Korea time), Salah honestly mentioned his future direction through local reporters.
Salah is approaching December and has yet to receive an offer from the club. Therefore, it is more likely to leave than to remain in the team"He disclosed to the world that he had not received an offer of an extension contract.
It is similar to the situation in which Son Heung-min (Tottenham) did not receive an extension contract offer ahead of the expiration of his contract next summer. Coincidentally, Son Heung-min and Salah are veterans of the same age born in 1992. The two scored 23 goals side by side in the 2021-2022 season and won the joint top scorer.
Salah, who moved from AS Roma to Liverpool since 2017 and has played a pivotal role for seven years, has played for Liverpool for many years. There is no other club like this. "But in the end, it's not up to me or the fans to decide. As I said earlier, by the end of December, I have yet to get any information about my future."
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When asked if he was disappointed that there was no offer amid the expiration of his existing contract next summer, he said, "Of course. I'm not going to retire right away, so I'm just focusing on the game and trying to win the Premier League and the European Champions League. I'm disappointed, but let's see what happens.'
According to the British Daily Mail, Salah is not usually interviewed in the mixed zone (joint coverage area) after the game. On this day, he pointed to some reporters and asked them to talk separately. It is interpreted as an intention to express his feelings.
Salah has scored 12 goals this season, including multiple goals against Southampton, recreating the peak 'form' in the 2017-2018 season that made Salah's name known. He scored 223 goals in 367 games for Liverpool.
Salah's agent Rami Abbas is in negotiations with Liverpool's top ranks, the Daily Mail reports.
Salah smiled when asked about the Saudi Arabian love call.
Salah "I'm a professional. I'm sure everyone knows my walk-esque. I just try to enjoy football, and I want to play at the top level for as long as possible."
yoonjinman@sportschosun.com
