Mo Salah rarely stops smiling at Liverpool, and this week, there’s a good reason behind that grin. After months of rumblings and vague hints, he appears set to extend his stay at Anfield by two more years, keeping him in red until the summer of 2027. Although it isn’t official yet, the mood around the club is confident. Fans are thrilled to see their Egyptian icon continuing a journey that began in 2017, when he arrived from Roma for about $46 million.
He’s 32 now, yet his scoring numbers look as strong as ever. Manager Arne Slot, who replaced Jurgen Klopp last summer, has repeatedly backed Salah, even during a recent mini-drought. “Maybe Mo should take it as a compliment because his numbers weren’t normal when he was scoring,” Slot said on Sunday. “The good thing about Mo is that he knows what kind of player he is. Mo will show up again, I don’t worry about that.”
The chatter around Salah’s future grew louder in recent weeks, partly because Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to leave for Real Madrid on a free transfer. That move stoked anxieties about Liverpool’s ability to hold on to their biggest names, including Virgil van Dijk. However, the towering Dutchman gave everyone a glimmer of hope after the loss to Fulham. “There is progress, yeah. I don’t know, we’ll see,” he said. “Listen, these are internal discussions and we’ll see. I love the club, I love the fans and they were there for us again and we wanted to reward them at Fulham. But I want them to be there against West Ham on Sunday again and make the stadium an amazing venue like always for us.”
A fresh dawn at Anfield
Keeping Salah locked down signals the club’s determination to stay competitive, even as other stars weigh their options. He leads the Premier League scoring charts, he’s still terrorizing opposing back lines, and he’s shown no sign of slowing despite turning 33 this summer. For Liverpool, letting him go was never really a desirable choice. The bond between the forward and the Kop runs deeper than any typical player-club relationship, forged through goals, trophies, and countless moments of brilliance.
If the extension becomes official, Salah could be a Liverpool player for a decade. That’s a legacy rarely seen in modern football. From his first blistering season to his current exploits, he remains the heartbeat of Arne Slot’s attack, carrying a team that’s chasing its second league title in five years. For all the speculation, Salah’s imminent deal is poised to bring stability to a side in need of reassurance. It’s not done yet, but Anfield can breathe a little easier.
