Is Salah leaving Liverpool? Contract end date, wages, transfer links and trophies won

Mohamed Salah is undoubtedly a star both for Liverpool and in terms of world football, but uncertainty persists regarding his long-term future at Anfield.

The winger has been a Liverpool player since 2017, but there have been suggestions that he could soon end up leaving the club.

Here’s an assessment of Salah’s situation at Liverpool and what could be next for him.

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When does Salah’s contract end?

Salah’s contract at Liverpool is set to expire on June 30, 2023 – putting Liverpool in a precarious position this summer.

He signed his most recent deal in July 2018, a year after he joined the club.

What has Salah said about his future?

Salah has stated that the situation is in Liverpool’s hands and added that he isn’t asking for an outrageous salary. 

He told GQ Magazine last month: “I want to stay, but it’s not in my hands. It’s in their hands. They know what I want. I’m not asking for crazy stuff.

“The thing is when you ask for something and they show you they can give you something. Because they appreciate what you did for the club.

“I’ve been here for my fifth year now. I know the club very well. I love the fans. The fans love me. But with the administration, they have [been] told the situation. It’s in their hands.”

What has Klopp said about Salah’s contract?

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has suggested that Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, is holding up negotiations.

Klopp said: “I don’t know what I can say on top of what I said already. What is the problem? I wouldn’t say there’s a problem, to be honest, these are conversations.

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“If two big companies try to come together out there usually in normal life, in business, that’s not done overnight.

“A big contract, it’s not like buying a smartphone, [where] you just sign one thing and it’s done. There are a lot of things to consider – some on the club’s side, some from the player’s side and a lot from the agent’s side. That’s the thing, nothing else.”

What are Salah’s current wages?

Salah earns around $268,000 a week, which equates to $14 million per year, according to the Guardian.

By comparison, the top earner at title rivals Manchester City, Kevin De Bruyne, earns double that amount, according to the Mirror.

What wages has Salah been offered?

According to the Telegraph, Salah is demanding to double his current wages, to around $536,000 per week, but as things stand Liverpool are unwilling to pay him such a significant sum.

Which clubs are linked with a move for Salah?

Barcelona and Real Madrid have both been tentatively linked with Salah, but at present there isn’t any substantial information regarding what his destination would be, should he leave Liverpool.

Have Liverpool already signed Salah’s replacement?

The Reds strengthened their frontline last season, bringing in Diogo Jota from Wolves, to great effect. The Portuguese settled in seamlessly and has linked up well with the likes of Salah and Sadio Mane. 

In January of this season, Liverpool then brought in Luis Diaz from Porto, who has already caught the eye in his new surroundings. Diaz usually plays on the left wing, the opposite flank to Salah, but his presence would certainly help to lessen the blow should the Egyptian depart.

Liverpool can also call upon 18-year-old Harvey Elliott, who is extremely highly rated and can play on the right wing.

You, the fans, keep me going. You give me more strength than I think you’ll ever know. pic.twitter.com/HgNx8YbTtS

— Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) September 18, 2021

Which trophies has Salah won in his career? 

After winning two Swiss Super League titles with Basel, Salah has added considerably to his collection of medals since joining Liverpool.

Most notably, he won the Champions League in 2019 before lifting the Premier League the following year. In 2019, he also won the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup.

Salah has yet to win the FA Cup and the League Cup in England, while he will surely be aiming for further Champions League glory. The opportunity to potentially test himself in Spain and win La Liga could also be appealing for the 29-year-old.