The Egyptian had Liverpool fans fretting all season after entering the final 12 months of his previous contract, with several public statements admitting his concern about his future. He repeatedly referred to this season as his “last” and confessed he felt ”more out than in,“ leaving many believing he could depart at the end of the campaign.

I Think the Club Was Testing Me” Salah believes Liverpool wanted to assess his level before offering a new deal: “It took six months before the negotiations really started