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Salah Eyes Longevity as Liverpool Legacy Grows Amid Saudi Links

Commitment and Class from Liverpool’s Crown Jewel

Mohamed Salah’s influence on Liverpool transcends goals and assists. It is a legacy built on relentless consistency, humility and decisive moments. Now, as the 32-year-old reflects on the twilight years of his career, he offers both reassurance and realism.

Speaking to ON Sports, Salah said: “If you ask me for my opinion, I think I can play until the age of 39 or 40 but if I felt before that I wanted to stop, I would quit. I have achieved a lot of things.”

This is a footballer who, even at 32, continues to dominate at the highest level. His 29 goals and 18 assists were pivotal in Liverpool’s title-winning campaign, a reminder that even with the sands of time shifting, Salah remains one of the Premier League’s most feared forwards.

Saudi Interest Remains, but Loyalty Wins for Now

According to On Sport, Salah was “in line to earn at least £500m in Saudi Arabia” last season, a figure that would tempt even the most loyal of professionals. But Salah chose Liverpool. “My contract was up at Liverpool and I would have gone to Saudi but we finalised the deal with Liverpool,” he confirmed.

It is a decision that speaks volumes of Salah’s bond with Anfield, with the Egyptian opting for medals over millions, for now.

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Eyes on Records, Feet on the Ground

Salah has 186 Premier League goals to his name, placing him fifth on the all-time list, just one behind Andrew Cole. That milestone will likely fall early next season. But it’s clear that his ambitions stretch far beyond statistics.

“I don’t know what is going to happen but I am happy here in Liverpool and I am staying here for the next two years. Then I will see what I will do next,” Salah added.

Two-Year Window for More Glory

Liverpool’s decision to keep Salah was not just about sentiment. It was about sustaining excellence. With Arne Slot stepping into the dugout, having Salah around offers the new manager both continuity and class.

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For Liverpool supporters, Salah’s latest comments are comforting yet complex. On one hand, there’s pride that the club’s talisman remains committed, with another two years of brilliance expected. On the other, a subtle warning that the Saudi Pro League could eventually lure him away.

Most fans would agree he’s earned the right to dictate his own destiny. If Salah stays until 2027 and leaves for Saudi Arabia afterwards, there will be no bitterness. He will walk away with a legacy secured – one of the greatest players ever to wear the red shirt.

That said, the focus now is the present. With Arne Slot building his Liverpool, Salah offers a reliable source of goals, assists and leadership. The allure of the Middle East might loom on the horizon, but for now, the King of the Kop remains exactly where he belongs.

The idea of him playing until 40? That would be no surprise. His body, mindset and output still reflect the hunger of someone a decade younger. As long as Salah is fit and firing, Liverpool will continue to dream.