Mohamed Salah’s contract extension for a further two years was formally announced by Liverpool Football Club on Friday.  With an outstanding record of 243 goals from 394 games, the Egyptian forward is already a legendary figure in Reds history and the third-highest scorer in the team’s storied past.

 Sources claim that Salah’s new contract will pay him €41.6 million (about R$ 320.5 million) by June 2027, propelling him to the second-highest salary in the Premier League, right after Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.

In a formal club statement, Salah expressed his excitement, saying, “I am really excited.  We currently have a fantastic team.  I signed because I think we can win more titles and I love playing football, even though we had a fantastic team before.”  “It’s great; I’ve had my best years here,” he continued.  I want to play for ten years, having done so for eight.  I’m loving my football and living my life here.”

 The rumors that Salah might relocate to Saudi Arabia, where he was the subject of multiple high-profile bids meant to establish him as a star player in the local league, have been put to rest by this contract extension.  The Egyptian, however, made the decision to stay in a location where he is regarded as a genuine idol.

Salah is now ready to help Liverpool reach yet another significant milestone with this newfound commitment: matching Manchester United’s record as the most successful club in English football.  The Reds are now topping the table with an 11-point lead over Arsenal and are close to winning the Premier League title with seven games left in the season.