Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp said he hopes Mohamed Salah stays at Anfield as his contract nears expiration.
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Klopp hopes Salah stays with Liverpool
The 32-year-old Egypt international said in January that he was “far away” from a deal being reached.
Salah even sparked further speculation about his future at Liverpool with a cryptic post on social media where he shared a photo of himself, Virgil Van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
All three players are out of contract at the end of the season.
Klopp said he hopes Salah will stay at Liverpool, describing him as the best striker the club has had in modern times.
“I hope he stays,” Klopp said during his unveiling as Red Bull’s global head of soccer.
“[He’s] the biggest striker LFC had in the modern times. Obviously there were other really good strikers, but fantastic player, fantastic human being, outstanding athlete, best ambassador your country [Egypt] could have.”
“Fantastic in all departments, so I hope he will stay at Liverpool.”
Klopp was in charge at Anfield when Salah arrived from Roma in June 2017.
Salah made an immediate impact, scoring 44 goals in 52 games in all competitions in his first season.
The pair won multiple trophies together, including the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup.
Klopp hopes all Van Dijk, Alexander-Arnold will stay too
Aside from Salah, Klopp was also asked about the ongoing contract sagas involving Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold.
Alexander-Arnold has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, while Van Dijk has remained silent about his contract situation.
Klopp’s successor, Arne Slot, has frequently faced questions about the trio’s futures during his press conferences.
“I’m so happy I’m not in charge with that situation and having to answer those questions every week,” Klopp joked.
“I’d love all three of them to extend their contracts. They don’t tell me what is going on. When Virgil is 41 to 44, I’m sure he’d love to play for New York … I’d welcome him with open arms.”
