Liverpool star Mohamed Salah had entered the final year of his contract and speculations were ripe about whether he will exit the club amid interests from various clubs. The 30 years old has now become the highest-paid player in the club's history. This can be viewed as a reward for his stellar and exemplary performance for the five years he has been with the Reds ever since leaving Italian capital giants Roma for the English Premier League. The exact figures that Salah will get to be played are unclear and unlikely to be disclosed by either party at this stage but it is understood that the wages that Salah will be making now place him in the category of the Premier League's highest earners. This now brings to an end a long and at times frustrating negotiations between Salah's agent Ramy Abbas Issa, sporting director Julian Ward, and Liverpool co-owner Mike Gordon.

Speaking to Liverpool's official website, Salah had this to say; “I feel great and [I am] excited to win trophies with the club. It’s a happy day for everyone. It takes a little bit of time, I think, to renew, but now everything is done so we just need to focus on what’s next. I think you can see in the last five or six years the team was always going [upwards]. Last season we were close to winning four, but unfortunately in the last week of the season, we lost two trophies. I think you can see in the last five or six years the team was always going [upwards]. Last season we were close to winning four, but unfortunately in the last week of the season, we lost two trophies. I think we are in a good position to fight for everything. We have new signings as well. We just need to keep working hard, have a good vision, be positive and go for everything again." The Liverpool star added; “My message [to the fans] is the players in the team want to give our best next season to try to win all the trophies. As usual, you stay behind us and give us a big push and I am sure we are going to win trophies again [together].”

Liverpool Football Club manager, Jurgen Klopp also echoed his voice on the deal and this is what he had to say; “This is a special treat for our supporters to enjoy their weekend even more. I’m sure there will be some celebrations for this news tonight. Really pleased – really, really pleased. It’s the best decision for us and the best decision for him. He belongs with us I think. This is his club now. Of course, it has taken a little time but that’s absolutely OK and the best things are always worth waiting for anyway. Mo is one of the best players in the world; it’s only normal there are things to sort when you are at his level. So big credit to Julian Ward and Mike Gordon for guiding us to this destination. I have no doubt Mo’s best years are still to come. And that’s saying something because the first five seasons here have been the stuff of legend. Fitness-wise, he’s a machine – in the most incredible shape. He works hard on it and he gets his rewards. His ability and his skill level get higher each season, and his decision-making has gone to another level also. He is adored by his teammates. As coaches, we know we work with someone special. And the supporters have crowned him a king. So, very cool. It is just great news. It makes me smile thinking about it. He stays with us for longer and it means we can achieve more together.”