Mohamed Salah has committed his long-term future to Liverpool by signing a new five-year contract which does not include a release clause.
The Egyptian enjoyed a remarkable debut season at Anfield, scoring 44 goals in 52 appearances on his way to winning the Premier League Golden Boot and the PFA’s Player of the Year award.
Jürgen Klopp, the Liverpool manager, hailed Salah’s recommitment as evidence that “world-class talent” has a place at Anfield.
“I think this news can be seen for what it is; rewarding a person who performed and contributed greatly for the team and the club last season,” Klopp told the club’s official website.
“It demonstrates two things very clearly also – his belief in Liverpool and our belief in him. We want world-class talent to see they have a home at Anfield where they can fulfil all their professional dreams and ambitions – we are working hard together to achieve this.
“When someone like Mo Salah commits and says this place is my home now, it speaks very loudly I think. Equally, our commitment to him says we see his value and want him to grow even more and get even better within our environment.”
Salah’s contract follows Roberto Firmino’s commitment to a new, five-year deal back in April. Sadio Mané – the third member of Klopp’s dynamic attacking trio – is likely to be next on Liverpool’s list of renewals.
On Salah, Klopp added: “The key thing to remember is the best thing about Mo is that he never sees himself as being more important than the team or anyone else within it.
“He recognises his teammates and this club helped him achieve individual success last season. He sees the individual awards come because he is part of something bigger that is special.
“Mo reflects where we are as a team, I think. Last season was special with many special moments – but we want more.
“We want to be more successful and achieve more together – as the supporters sang so loudly, ‘we’re never gonna stop’. This has to be the attitude individually and collectively.”
