Mohamed Salah and his representatives have reportedly been in contact with Barcelona about a potential move next summer, following his comments regarding his contract situation at Liverpool.
The Egyptian forward, who has been in excellent form this season with 12 goals and 10 assists in 18 matches, expressed disappointment over Liverpool not offering him a new deal despite his current contract nearing its end.
“Well, we are almost in December and I haven’t received any offers yet to stay in the club, [so] 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 before, 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. Let’s wait and see. Of course [no offer is disappointing], yeah.
“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’m 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. I’m just doing my best because this is who I am and I try to give it all for myself and for the club. We will see what happens next.” He said.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher criticized Salah for making public comments about his future during the season, suggesting it was selfish given Liverpool’s focus on the Premier League and upcoming fixtures.
“Right now, there’s obviously a big difference in the valuation from what Mo Salah and his agent value themselves at, whether that’s financially or in terms of length of contract, to what Liverpool do.
“So the reason Liverpool wouldn’t have offered the contract yet is because Mo Salah will turn it down. So they’re still in talks. I’m desperate for them to meet in the middle.
“But I must say, I am very disappointed with Mo Salah for that interview yesterday, last night, after the game, and it comes out today.
“Liverpool have got Real Madrid midweek, and they’ve got Manchester City at the weekend. That’s the story for Liverpool right now.
“And Mo Salah, we’re all quite aware, certainly the local reporters are in Liverpool, that in the seven years he’s been at the football club, he stopped in the mixed zone twice, which is absolutely fine.
“But he decided to stop for the third time away at Southampton on the back of winning Liverpool the game and putting that out.
“Now, the most important thing for Liverpool Football Club this season is not the future of Mo Salah, it’s not the future of Virgil van Dijk, and it’s not the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
“The most important thing is Liverpool winning the Premier League. That is more important than any of those players.
“And if he continues to put comments out, or his agent keeps putting cryptic tweets out, that’s selfish. That’s thinking about themselves and not the football club.”
Reports indicate that Salah’s camp has started exploring possible destinations in case Liverpool does not act soon.
However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano clarified that contract discussions between Salah and Liverpool have taken place, with further talks planned.
Liverpool remains hopeful of reaching an agreement with the player, despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future.
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