Salah Edging Closer to New Liverpool Deal with Wage Increase
After months of speculation over whether Mo Salah would extend his contract at Liverpool, the focus has now shifted to the specifics of the proposed agreement.
On Wednesday, The Times’ Paul Joyce reported that the 32-year-old is nearing a deal to remain at Anfield beyond the expiration of his current contract in June. David Ornstein later indicated that the new terms would run until 2027.
While European journalist Sacha Tavolieri previously suggested Salah had made ‘financial concessions’ to facilitate an agreement, that claim now appears to be inaccurate.
No Pay Cut for Salah – In Fact, a Raise
Egyptian journalist Ismael Mahmoud, who has provided reliable updates on Salah’s contract situation, has now shared details on what Liverpool’s star forward is set to earn under his new deal.
In a post on X, Mahmoud clarified that there will be ‘definitely no pay cut’ for Salah. Instead, he stated, “I’ve heard that Salah’s potential salary in the new contract would be a fixed £400,000 per week.”
Liverpool Breaks Tradition to Keep Their Star
If Mahmoud’s report is accurate, Salah will receive a significant pay rise from his current £350,000 per week, as cited by Capology.
As Ornstein previously noted, FSG usually avoids awarding lucrative long-term contracts to players in their 30s, but Salah’s incredible performances since joining Liverpool in 2017 have warranted an exception.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold reportedly set to join Real Madrid, his departure would free up £180,000 per week in wages, potentially making it easier for Liverpool to accommodate Salah’s increased salary and ensure he remains at Anfield.
The fact that Salah, even at his age, has convinced Liverpool’s owners to break with their usual policy highlights just how exceptional he is—and will likely continue to be.
In recent months, Jamie Carragher and many Liverpool fans urged FSG to “give Mo his dough.” It now appears their calls have been answered.
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