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Liverpool star Mohamed Salah stated this might be his “final 12 months” with the Reds after taking part in a pivotal function in his crew’s 3-0 thumping of Manchester United on Sunday.
Salah, 32, scored and offered two assists as Liverpool ran riot at Previous Trafford in opposition to a lackluster United.
When requested afterwards what was behind his quick begin to the brand new Premier League marketing campaign – the Egyptian has scored thrice and offered three assists in Liverpool’s opening three matches – Salah stated he got here in with much less stress on his shoulders.
“I had a superb summer season and had a very long time to myself to attempt to keep optimistic as a result of, as you recognize, it’s my final 12 months on the membership,” Salah instructed Sky Sports activities.
“I simply wish to get pleasure from it and I don’t wish to give it some thought. I really feel like I’m free to play soccer after which we’ll see what occurs subsequent 12 months.”
Salah’s present contract runs out on the finish of the 2024/25 season. He has been at Liverpool since 2017, scoring 160 Premier League objectives alongside the way in which.
He has been topic to rumors of a transfer away from Anfield in recent times, with Liverpool reportedly rejecting a big-money provide from Saudi Arabia final 12 months.
With questions swirling round his future, Salah stated he has but to speak to the membership a couple of attainable contract extension.
“Coming into the sport, I stated it might be the final time [I play here with Liverpool],” he stated.
“Nobody on the membership has spoken to me about contracts, so I’m similar to, ‘OK, I’m taking part in my final season’ and see what occurs on the finish of the season.
“Up to now, we don’t know with which membership, however thus far yeah my final sport right here with Liverpool. It’s less than me, however no person discuss to me a couple of contract with the membership. We’ll see.”
When requested about Salah’s feedback after the sport, new Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot stated he’s specializing in the current.
“It’s plenty of ‘if’. At this second, he’s certainly one of ours and I’m actually pleased with him being certainly one of ours and he performed very well,” Slot instructed reporters, per Sky Sports activities.
“I don’t speak about contracts from gamers, however I can discuss for hours about how Mo performed right this moment.”
Salah’s efficiency on Sunday continued his wonderful report in opposition to Liverpool’s massive rival, United.
He has scored 10 objectives in 9 appearances for Liverpool at Previous Trafford, with the Reds sitting second within the Premier League, stage on 9 factors with chief Manchester Metropolis after an unbeaten begin to the season.
