Mohamed Salah's long-term stay at Liverpool remains uncertain as of December 9, 2025, following months of speculation fueled by his expiring contract and recent public expressions of discontent with manager Arne Slot. The Egyptian star, whose two-year extension signed in April 2025 was meant to secure him until 2027, has hinted at potential departure after being benched in key matches like the draw against Leeds, openly questioning his role and the club's direction in explosive interviews.
Despite leading the Premier League in goals with 27 this season, Salah's frustration over limited starts has reignited exit rumors, with Saudi clubs circling amid his iconic status at Anfield.
The saga traces back to prolonged 2025 negotiations where Salah initially committed for trophies, citing family roots and Anfield magic, only for tactical clashes with Slot to erode trust. Liverpool's hierarchy, including sporting director Richard Hughes, faces pressure as Salah third on the club's all-time scorers with 243 goals holds leverage with no pay cut agreed, rejecting lucrative Gulf offers to chase silverware. Fans rally behind their talisman, but his post-match barbs signal breaking point.
This impasse overshadows Liverpool's title push, with Salah's irreplaceable output in assists and Golden Boot contention pivotal. Resolution hinges on Slot's concessions or a January parting, testing the Reds' ambitions in a high-stakes winter.