- Liverpool fans angered the club over Mo Salah’s contractual situation
- The Egyptian revealed that they have not yet made him an offer to extend his stay at the club
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Furious Liverpool fans have branded the club’s owners “disgraceful” and “unforgivable” after Mohamed Salah revealed no-one had approached him to negotiate a new contract.
The Egyptian is a legend at Anfield, having been one of the best players in the world for seven years at the club, playing an integral role in winning the Premier League and Champions League, as well as several other major honours.
Salah has started this season on fire under new manager Arne Slot, scoring 12 goals in 18 appearances in all competitions, but has thrown his future on Merseyside up in the air.
Liverpool came from behind to claim a 3-2 win over Southampton on Sunday to extend their lead at the top of the table to eight points with Salah the hero on the south coast.
The 32-year-old scored twice with his 83rd minute penalty winning the match at the death to send traveling Liverpool fans into a frenzy, and Salah revealed after the match that he could leave the club at the end of the season.
Salah’s current contract expires next year and the striker is yet to renew the terms of his contract which expires in June and is eager to resolve his future as soon as possible.
Mohamed Salah has revealed that he has not yet received any offer from the club to renew his contract.
Salah has starred under new Liverpool manager Arne Slot, with the Reds at the top of the table.
Supporters have expressed frustration with the club’s owner, Fenway Sports Group, chaired by John W Henry (pictured).
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group have remained silent on extending Salah’s stay at the club and are now facing furious criticism from fans following the star striker’s revelation.
Speaking after sealing victory on Sunday, Salah said: “It’s almost December and I still haven’t received any offers to stay at the club. “I’m probably more out than in.
“You know that I have been at the club for many years. There is no club like this. But in the end it is not in my hands. As I said, it is December and I still have not received anything about my future.
‘I love the fans. The fans love me. In the end it is not in my hands or in those of the fans.”
Reacting to Salah’s announcement, Liverpool fans took to social media to voice their criticism, with one supporter criticizing the club, stating: “We are in a position where Mo Salah, arguably our greatest player of all time and the best in the world at the moment, His contract runs out in 7 months and he has to talk to the media about how disappointed he is. If it is not extended, it will be completely unforgivable.’
Another added similarly: “If we don’t give Mohamed Salah what he wants then we will have to do everything we can to boycott the owners and expel them.” “This is the biggest mistake the FSG can make.”
Salah scored twice as Liverpool came from behind to rescue a 3-2 win over Southampton on Sunday.
More angry fans joined the debate and called on FSG to sell the club to new owners, adding: “Run it.” FSGOut. You never back the coaches when they need it most, you never want to keep the best players, you always make an excuse for the nonsense that applies to this club.
‘Shameful, enough is enough. Liverpool FC have surpassed FSG, get out.
If Liverpool and Salah fail to reach a solution, European clubs will be able to agree a contract with the winger in January before a free move in the summer.
A host of top European teams are likely to be interested in the prolific goalscorer and some Liverpool fans believe his future is a matter of money, with one publication adding: “The best player in the league will be able to sign a pre-contract with another.” team in less than 2 months from now just because FSG doesn’t want to spend money.