Mohamed Salah, a forward for Egypt, has agreed to a new two-year deal with Liverpool.
Due to remarks made by the 32-year-old during the season and rumors that he was considering a move to Saudi Arabia, there were concerns that he would remain with the Reds when his previous contract expired in the summer.
But now, he will have the opportunity to build on his 393 games, 243 goals, and 109 assists for Liverpool.
“Of course I’m very excited – we have a great team now,” said Salah.
“Before we also had a great team. But I signed because I think we have a chance to win other trophies and enjoy my football.
“I have played eight years here, hopefully it’s going to be 10. I’m enjoying my life here, enjoying my football. I have had the best years of my career here.”
As the Reds aim for their 20th Premier League championship, Salah has scored 32 goals this season across all competitions, including 27 in the Premier League. With seven games left, Liverpool leads second-place Arsenal by 11 points.
Since joining Liverpool from Roma in 2017, Salah has helped the Reds win the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Champions League, and FIFA Club World Cup.
He, right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, and center-back Virgil van Dijk are the three main Liverpool players whose contracts expire this summer.
Although Alexander-Arnold has been strongly linked to a move to Real Madrid, Netherlands defender Van Dijk has stated that negotiations for a new contract have advanced.
Salah’s previous deal was understood to be worth more than £350,000-a-week and made him the highest-paid player in the club’s history.
It is believed the negotiations over his new contract did not involve a pay cut as part of the talks
