Liverpool supporters are growing increasingly concerned that Mohamed Salah’s latest interview is the clearest indication yet that he could be leaving Anfield at the end of the season.
The Egyptian forward has continued to excel for Liverpool, scoring 25 goals in the Premier League this season, with speculation about his future having no impact on his performances.
Salah has been a central figure in media discussions throughout the campaign, as his contract is set to expire and Liverpool has yet to provide any updates on negotiations.
Ahead of Liverpool’s match against Newcastle on Wednesday, which will be broadcast live on talkSPORT, the 32-year-old was asked about the legacy he hopes to leave behind.
Speaking to TNT Sports, Salah responded: “I want fans to remember that I gave everything to them. I gave my all to the city. I was never lazy, just enjoyed my football and gave my best. That’s what this city is about – they give you love, and you connect with them because you give your all. I just want them to remember that I spent eight years here and gave everything.”
When asked about his future at Liverpool, he simply said: “In a very polite way, no.”
This has sparked fears among fans that his departure is imminent. One supporter wrote on X: “We’re not ready to say goodbye yet, Mohamed.” Another commented: “This sounds like a farewell, and it hurts.” A third added: “Letting Salah leave at the end of the season would be unforgivable.”
Salah has frequently expressed frustration over the lack of contract progress, and fans are worried he could be one of three key players departing this summer. He, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk all have contracts expiring, with Alexander-Arnold reportedly attracting interest from Real Madrid in what appears to be a near-finalized move.
Despite the uncertainty, Salah is on course for his most prolific season in the Premier League. His best scoring campaign so far was his debut season in 2017/18, when he netted 32 goals, but with 11 matches remaining, he has the chance to surpass that record.
Many believe he could even challenge for the Ballon d’Or, with Salah himself stating: “Let’s win the Premier League and the Champions League! The Ballon d’Or? Everyone knows other factors can influence that.”
When asked if this has been his best season, Salah agreed: “So far, yes. I feel like I’m making the players around me better. Their numbers are improving, and my assists are higher, which means I’m really helping them.”
Having already registered 30 goals and 21 assists across all competitions, Salah recently matched a Lionel Messi record at Barcelona by scoring and assisting in the same match on 11 or more occasions in a season. He also became the first player ever to record 25+ goals and 15+ assists in a Premier League season, as well as the first in league history to be involved in 40+ goals in two different seasons.
Liverpool faces Newcastle on Wednesday night at Anfield as they aim to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table. However, they will be without manager Arne Slot, who begins a two-match touchline ban for confronting officials after the Everton match. Slot was also fined £70,000, while his assistant Sipke Hulshoff received a two-match ban and a £7,000 fine.