Mohamed Salah has expressed his disappointment at the lack of progress around a new contract at Liverpool and admitted, as it stands, he is “more out than in” for next season.
Salah, whose current deal expires next summer, scored twice in yesterday’s 3-2 win at Southampton that saw Liverpool open up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
The Egyptian, 32, has been outstanding again this season and could move third on the club’s all-time goalscoring list if he maintains his current form between now and May.
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But his frustration spilled over after the game at St. Mary’s when he asked to speak to journalists in the mixed zone.
In quotes reported by the Mail, Salah said: “We are almost in December and I haven’t received any offers yet to stay in the club. I’m probably more out than in.
“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, 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.”
“We’re almost in December, I haven’t received any offer to stay at the club, so probably I’m more out than in.”
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Frustration growing for Salah
Salah admitted he was becoming frustrated with the lack of progress.
“Of course, yeah,” he added. “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 am 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.”
Salah has scored 12 goals and added 10 assists this season but his situation threatens to disrupt Liverpool’s impressive form under coach Arne Slot.
