Egyptian international Mohamed Salah is reeling from a contract dispute with Liverpool. He was expected to sign a new contract this summer, but negotiations have been difficult and will soon enter 2025.
He has previously stated his desire to remain at Liverpool, and after the City game he suggested that this could be the last rivalry between the two clubs.
His departure seems to be part of a game to extract favourable terms and offers from Liverpool, with supporters still waiting for a contract extension, but strong interest from Saudi Arabia is also persistent.
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has his own view on the player’s future, saying that a move to Bayern Munich, his old club, combines the current conditions to make it happen and is the player the German powerhouse club lacks.
“It’s bizarre if the club hasn’t spoken to him, but I do think he will be offered a new two-year contract. He will want a four year deal but things can change so quickly when you are in your 30s.”
“Clubs always have to be so wary over that and I have no doubt he has two more years at the top level, but if he wants a longer deal then it could be an issue.”
“I’m not sure Mohamed Salah can be replaced when it comes to scoring big goals in big games, you can always count on him. There are other talented players out there but not like Salah.”
“If Liverpool don’t offer him a contract, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Mohamed Salah end up at Bayern Munich. At the moment, they’ve got wingers who haven’t really set the world alight on the pitch.”
“I wouldn’t be surprised if they tried to bring him in. They won’t be the only club either, he wants to play at the highest level and if that’s not with Liverpool it will be at another huge club.”
“Liverpool have always done their business differently to other teams. Mohamed Salah has been their best player for eight years, he still averages 25 goals, but he is 32 now.”
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