Egypt sports minister reveals what he told Mo Salah about Liverpool contract talks as player takes final decision
Liverpool have started talks over a new contract with Mohamed Salah, but are yet to come to reach an agreement.
In the past week, reports claimed the winger turned down an offer worth £400,000 a week.
Salah’s current deal will expire next summer and the Reds need to tie him down to a new one as soon as possible.
The 29-year-old continues to be a key player under Jurgen Klopp, scoring 20 goals and assisting a further 10 in the Premier League this season.
In an interview with Egyptian radio, sports minister Ashraf Sobhi said: “I met with [Mohamed] Salah after Senegal game and said to him to forget what happened and focus on what’s next.
“I have advised him to continue his journey in a club other than Liverpool, but his direction now is to renew his contract with Liverpool.”
Mohamed Salah has expressed his desires to remain at Liverpool. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Salah has always insisted he enjoys his life at Liverpool but now wanted to be recognized as one of the world’s best players replicated with a salary to match.
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