The real reason Liverpool didn't offer Salah's contract renewal, the aging curve, can't be ignored

Nov 26, 2024

There is too much difference in position on the contract period. This is why Liverpool and special striker Mohamed Salah (32) of the English Premier League have not been able to reach a renewal contract.

Since joining Liverpool in 2017, Salah has continued his best performance for seven years, creating numerous moments of glory as the team's flagship striker. However, Liverpool has not offered a renewal plan at a time when the contract expires at the end of this season. Salah was even angry that `there is no club like this.'

Liverpool's position, however, remains steadfast. Still not giving Salah a new contract. Even if you stick it out, it is highly likely that it is not the condition Salah wants. The reason is Salah's age.

The British TBR Football reported that `The real reason Liverpool did not offer Salah a new contract is because of the contract term issues.' According to this, Liverpool and Salah have been negotiating over the issue of renewal over the past few months. During the recent A-match break, there was also a willingness to renew the contract through progress in negotiations.

But because of one crucial factor, the negotiations actually broke down. Liverpool couldn't even come up with a draft contract at all. The key reason for turning the table upside down is the renewal period.

Salah will turn 33 next year. However, if he renews his contract, he wants a two-year contract, including three-year or an option that is easy to activate through playing time or game performance. The problem is that Liverpool is not willing to accept such a proposal.

Salah currently has the highest EPL ransom, receiving more than 350,000 pounds (about 620 million won) per week. Therefore, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which owns Liverpool, is considering the period important if it renews its contract with Salah. In particular, he does not want to offer Salah a long-term contract for more than two years because of the decline in the skills of African players around Salah's age, the so-called "aging curve".

In the end, 1+1 year is the best renewal period FSG can offer. Of course Salah doesn't want anyone. Due to this difference in position, it was not possible to even present a draft contract.

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Salah is furious. After playing against Southampton in the 12th round of the EPL on the 24th, "December is nearing, and I haven't been offered to stay with the club yet. Everyone knows that he played for Liverpool for a long time. There is no club like this. The contract is not in my hands. I haven't received any suggestions yet"I love my fans, and they love me. However, renewing the contract is not in the hands of me or the fans," he said, expressing strong dissatisfaction with the club.

In the end, Salah is likely to leave Liverpool when the season is over. If Salah comes to the market, there are many clubs that will show interest. Barcelona and Real Madrid Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are active. However, it is highly likely that the active offensive of the Saudi Arabian League, which has strong financial power, will pour out first.

wman@sportschosun.com