Report uncovers how Trent’s exit surprisingly aided Liverpool in retaining Salah.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Imminent Exit Reportedly Gave Liverpool Flexibility to Secure Mohamed Salah’s New Deal
Liverpool have had a turbulent few months with uncertainty surrounding the futures of Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk as their contracts neared expiration.
In a significant boost for the club, it has now been confirmed that Salah has signed a new contract with Liverpool. As per BBC Sport, the Egyptian star hasn’t taken a pay cut and is expected to earn close to £400,000 a week.
Interestingly, the report highlights that Alexander-Arnold’s anticipated free transfer to Real Madrid helped free up resources, giving Liverpool more financial breathing room to meet Salah’s wage demands.
Salah’s Contract Extension: A Positive Amid Trent’s Departure
Although losing Alexander-Arnold for nothing is a major setback, retaining him would have meant committing to a substantial salary package as well. While it’s unclear whether Liverpool could have realistically held onto all three stars, the prospect of Alexander-Arnold’s wages coming off the books appears to have influenced the club’s decision-making.
Despite this, BBC Sport emphasizes that money wasn’t Salah’s primary motivator. The forward reportedly turned down a colossal offer from Saudi Arabia worth up to £500 million in favor of continuing to play at the highest level.
At 32, Salah remains among the elite in world football, with 32 goals and 22 assists for Liverpool across all competitions this season. Much like football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, Salah seems determined to perform at the top well into his later years.
