Mohamed Salah has admitted that his ongoing contract situation is on his mind after helping Liverpool secure a 2-0 win over Manchester City. The match, played on Sunday, December 1, saw the two Premier League heavyweights clash at Anfield.
Salah continued his impressive form this season, contributing significantly to the victory. He provided a brilliant assist for Cody Gakpo’s opening goal in the 12th minute and later converted a penalty in the 78th minute, marking his sixth consecutive Premier League match with a goal.
Despite his key role, Salah has yet to receive an offer for a new contract, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season. This leaves the 32-year-old free to negotiate with other clubs starting in January, with the possibility of departing Anfield on a free transfer in the summer. This uncertainty has raised concerns among fans.
Asked about his contract situation after the win over City, Salah said (via @FabrizioRomano):
“Honestly… it’s on my mind. As of now, this is the last Man City game I’ll play for Liverpool, so I just wanted to enjoy it. I’m making the most of every moment here. Hopefully, we win the league, and then we’ll see what happens.”
Salah’s departure would be a major setback for Liverpool. With 224 goals and 100 assists in 369 appearances for the club, he has been integral in securing seven trophies.
Following the match, Manchester United legend Gary Neville praised Salah’s performance, particularly his assist for Gakpo’s goal. In the 12th minute, Salah received a pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold, then delivered a precise low cross that cut through Manchester City’s defense, allowing Gakpo to score.
On Sky Sports (via Rousing the Kop), Neville commented:
“This is simply world-class. That’s unbelievable from Mo Salah. He looks up, sees the space, and delivers a perfect pass. Akanji is nowhere near, Ortega can’t reach it, and Kyle Walker doesn’t even realize Gakpo is there. But you can’t overlook Salah’s vision, brilliance, and precision to make that happen.”
Salah has now scored 13 goals and provided 11 assists in 20 appearances across all competitions for Liverpool this season.
