Liverpool Chief coach Arne Slot said that the club has put a lot of “efforts” Extension of the Muhammad Salah contract But he admitted that he had been convinced for some time that the behavior was heading in the right direction.
Salah was supposed to be off the contract this summer, but Liverpool confirmed on Friday Egypt International has now extended his stay at Merseyside until the summer of 2027.
The discussion has been underway for several months, with sports director Richard Hughes overseeing negotiations with Salah’s agent Ramy Abbas Issa.
“I’m, of course, happy,” the slot said. “In this club, it is now for so many years in a row how much it is for the team and for the club. We are very happy to be extended for another two years and hopefully it can show up on Sunday (against against. West Ham United) How important it was for us all season.
“Relief? For fans I think so. It is no surprise for you, I knew a little better how the contractual situation was going throughout the season.
“Maybe it was a pleasant surprise for fans. I knew that a little longer things were heading in the right direction.
“It’s a big compliment to Richard Hughes, because Mo Salah, as a free agent, can go to any club he wants. But he stayed in our club, and that’s a compliment for Richard.”
About the role he played in keeping Salah in Liverpool, the slot added: “I am part of this process, but I do not think I deserve compliments.
“Efforts usually means money! But not only money. It could also tell you that this season is not just a good season. We want to make a very good season next season and I think Mo is convinced we have a fairly good chance.”
