Mohamed Salah follows in Ronaldo footsteps after new record at Liverpool
Liverpool may be mourning the loss of Trent Alexander-Arnold, but securing Mohamed Salah on a new contract at Anfield is big.
In conversations surrounding the out-of-contract players this term, many argued that Salah was the most important of the three players to tie down.
Given his contributions in the Premier League once again this term, which have helped fire Liverpool to the Premier League title, it’s not surprising.
Salah backed to do what Cristiano Ronaldo has done
Salah may be 32-years-old now, but he has shown no signs of slowing down, and continues to perform to the best of his game.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| 36 | 28 | 18 |
Therefore, it’s no surprise that despite some lengthy negotiations, the Reds were willing to push the boat out to secure him on a new contract before the season ended.
As a result of his impressive form, the forward has even been mentioned about the Ballon d’Or, being backed by some to get his hands on the award.
Whether a Ballon d’Or recognition is on the cards will have to be seen, but teammate Dominik Szoboszlai has backed Salah to follow Cristiano Ronaldo’s footsteps in another way.
Speaking to Liverpool (13 May), Szoboszlai said of the Egyptian: “Yes, unbelievable. It feels like every week he has been breaking another record.
“As I think Ronaldo said once, he doesn’t follow the records, the records follow him. I think Mo could say the same now, because every week he sets another record.”
Salah continues to be a focal point at Liverpool
The pressure is on Slot to reach the very top with his side once more next season, if not push even further.
Although the Merseyside outfit won the league with plenty of breathing space this season, there have been suggestions that it is as much down to the failure of others rather than their own success.
As a result, the Dutchman will be keen to push his side even further next term, looking for success in cup competitions as well as a second successive title.
Keeping Salah at Anfield is a massive boost in terms of keeping those hopes alive.
Not only is it likely that the forward will continue to be in excellent form for his side once more, but his committing his future to Liverpool is likely to influence players inside and outside the club that Merseyside is the place to be.
Ronaldo may hold some great records, but having slowed down to life in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr, Salah should be looking to prove what he can still do.