Mohamed Salah has expressed his “disappointment” at not being offered a new contract by Liverpool, admitting he is “probably” more likely to leave the club at the end of the season.
The 32-year-old’s current deal expires next summer, and speculation about his future has intensified over the past year, with significant interest from Saudi Pro League clubs.
Salah has been in outstanding form this season, scoring 12 goals and providing 10 assists in just 18 appearances.
Following Liverpool’s 3-2 victory over Southampton on Sunday, Salah revealed to reporters that he has yet to receive any proposals to extend his stay.
With the January transfer window approaching, the forward will soon be eligible to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with overseas clubs.
“Well, we are almost in December and I haven’t received any offers yet to stay in the club, [so] I’m probably more out than in,” Salah said.
“You know I have been in the club for many years. There is no club like this. But in the end it is not in my hands. As I said before, it is December and I haven’t received anything yet about my future.
“I love the fans. The fans love me. In the end it is not in my hands or the fans’ hands. Let’s wait and see. Of course [no offer is disappointing], yeah.
“I’m not going to retire soon so I’m just playing, focusing on the season and I’m trying to win the Premier League and hopefully the Champions League as well. I’m disappointed but we will see.
“I’m very professional. Everybody can see my work ethic. I’m just trying to enjoy my football and I will play at the top level as long as possible. I’m just doing my best because this is who I am and I try to give it all for myself and for the club. We will see what happens next.”
Mohamed Salah was the target of a £150m offer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad in August 2023, but FSG president Mike Gordon personally rejected the bid.
When asked whether a move to Saudi Arabia might be considered if a new deal isn’t reached at Anfield, Salah responded: “I don’t want to speak about that. I am focused with the team now.
“It is an important win (against Southampton). I’m glad that we managed to win the game because were 2-1 down. The best thing is to win the game because the next game is against Manchester City.
“Hopefully we keep winning.
“I’m just playing my game. trying to chill and relax and just play.
“The whole team has the chemistry now with the new manager (Arne Slot). Hopefully we keep winning and win something in the end.”
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