The ‘Egyptian King’ Mohamed Salah is back with a new celebration to open up his latest prolific Premier League campaign. The winger has already dropped two goals in two matches.
In his second goal against Brentford, he debuted what could be his stylistic tribute for the season. The winger’s new celebration is the bow-and-arrow. And it is smooth.
The best part about the bow-and-arrow goal celebration as that he can do it on the go. His previous celebrations were more theatrical in nature: a meditative pose and classic goal salute.
Why Salah opted for the bow-and-arrow celebration
There’s a story behind every celebration. Salah’s Archer is no different.
In 2011, Cairo-based club 
Zamalek offered Salah a contract. But the then 19-year-old fancied his chances at Swiss club Basel. It proved to be a wise choice.
The right winger is one of Liverpool’s highest goal-scorers of all time, yet he never forgets where he came from.
The bow-and-arrow is a nod to Zamalek’s iconic club logo. The emblem features an ancient Egyptian pharaoh wielding a bow and arrow, symbolizing strength and heritage. The celebration is a meaningful tribute to the club that once sought him.
“Cant wait to see it about 67 more times this season,” said one fan on X. Salah is Liverpool’s fifth-all-time scorer with 213 strikes in 351 matches. He’s won the Premier League Golden Boot three times.
The Egyptian also opens up the new season with a fresh new shaved hairdo. 32-year-old Salah is in his last contractual year with the Reds, having rejected an eye-watering $188 million offer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad.
“I don’t think much [about the future] to be fair,” he told Sky Sports after the Brentford game.
“The more I think with time there is more wisdom, I would say. I just came for a season and I said: “OK, I have one year left, so let’s just enjoy. Don’t think about the contract, don’t think about anything and really just enjoy it.”
“I don’t want to think about next year, I don’t want to think about the future, I just [say]: “OK, let’s enjoy the last year and we will see.”
“Every week [being at my best] is the most important thing. Just take one day at a time and just be grateful to be here and that is it.”
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