It’s official after months of whispers, headlines, and guessing games — Mohamed Salah is staying at Liverpool. The Egyptian forward, who many feared might walk away this summer as a free agent, has inked a new deal that will keep him at Anfield until 2027. While the full financial details remain partially under wraps, a few key pieces of the puzzle have come to light. And for fans and coach Arne Slot alike, this news comes as a massive sigh of relief.

Liverpool’s decision to extend Salah’s stay goes beyond football economics. The 31-year-old forward has remained one of the most productive players in Europe, notching 32 goals and 22 assists across all competitions this season. That’s elite output — and it’s why the Reds were never going to let him go easily, even as he approaches the twilight years of his career.

According to early reports, Salah’s new contract runs for two years and doesn’t deviate much from the financial terms of his previous agreement — a weekly wage reportedly sitting at £350,000. While there’s no official confirmation of a pay bump, insiders suggest that no pay cut was ever on the table, which is telling in itself. Liverpool, often cautious about offering aging stars big-money deals, made an exception here. That says a lot about how highly they value Salah’s ongoing contribution and presence in the dressing room.

It also speaks volumes about Salah’s intentions. He could have explored offers from around the world — with his form and reputation, interest wouldn’t have been hard to find. Instead, he chose continuity, a move that underlines his commitment to Liverpool’s vision under Arne Slot.

Head coach Arne Slot didn’t hide his pleasure. Speaking openly after the announcement, the Dutchman credited new sporting director Richard Hughes for sealing the deal, noting the effort — and financial commitment — involved in retaining a player of Salah’s caliber.

“Mo could have gone anywhere,” Slot pointed out. “He had the freedom to do so. But the fact he chose to stay with us — it’s not just about money, it’s about belief.”

For Slot, who’s still fresh in the manager’s seat, having a club legend buy into his project is a huge boost. Salah sticking around gives the squad a cornerstone to rally around, both for the remainder of this season and beyond.

Moreover, the decision quiets a year-long narrative that had become a distraction. Every week seemed to bring another speculative piece about Salah’s next move. With that now behind them, Liverpool can focus purely on the pitch.