“It’s Great for the League” – Ange Postecoglou Reacts to Mo Salah’s New Liverpool Contract | OneFootball

Mohamed Salah’s New Liverpool Deal: A Statement of Intent and a Challenge for Rivals

Liverpool fans can breathe easy. The club’s talisman, Mohamed Salah, has signed a fresh two-year contract that keeps him at Anfield until 2027. For many, this isn’t just another contract renewal — it’s a definitive statement from both player and club. At 32, Salah’s decision to remain in the Premier League, despite tempting offers from Saudi Arabia, underlines not only his commitment to Liverpool but also his enduring quality.

This new £400,000-per-week deal extends Salah’s stay to a full decade on Merseyside, a rarity in the modern game where loyalty often yields to riches or new challenges. The impact? Monumental. Salah’s contribution this season alone — 27 goals and 17 assists — has been pivotal in Liverpool’s title challenge. His influence remains undiminished by age or expectation.

Ange Postecoglou’s View: More Than Just Praise

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou didn’t hold back in his assessment of the deal, framing it as a win not only for Liverpool but for English football at large. Speaking to reporters, he remarked:

“Definitely, great news for Liverpool, more I guess, than anyone else.He is such a fantastic player, but with certain players, age is irrelevant.He has probably had his best season this year, and I don’t see him diminishing.So great for Liverpool and great for the league.You want the best players here, you want the best players performing in this competition.So I think that is positive for everyone.”

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It’s a refreshingly broad perspective. Postecoglou’s point is that retaining global stars like Salah helps maintain the Premier League’s edge as the world’s premier domestic competition. In an era where elite talent is being lured away to other leagues with astronomical wages, Salah’s choice reaffirms the draw and prestige of English football.

Salah’s Legacy and Arne Slot’s Task

Salah’s presence is no longer just about numbers. His legacy is intertwined with Liverpool’s identity — and now, it’s Arne Slot’s responsibility to harness it. Following Jürgen Klopp’s emotional departure in May 2024, Slot steps into the most scrutinised job in English football. But with Salah staying, he’s been handed a cornerstone to build around.

Slot inherits a squad still capable of challenging on multiple fronts. Salah’s leadership and professionalism will be crucial in this transition, especially as younger players look up to a forward who has defined consistency and excellence since arriving in 2017.

Reactions Across the League

As expected, reactions have rippled across the league. Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina summed up the sentiment of many defenders with his tongue-in-cheek comment that the “league is finished.” Pep Guardiola, ever the diplomat (and occasional provocateur), offered a clipped response:

“You have to ask Arne Slot and the fans of Liverpool. Of course, there is no doubt about the quality of Mo Salah.”

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It’s clear that even Salah’s fiercest rivals respect the magnitude of his game. His return to top form this season proves that talk of decline was premature at best, lazy at worst.

Conclusion: Salah’s Contract Is a Signal, Not a Farewell

This isn’t a swansong; it’s a signal. Salah isn’t winding down — he’s recalibrating for another chapter in a storied Premier League career. For Ange Postecoglou, for Arne Slot, and for everyone invested in top-flight English football, Salah’s commitment is a powerful reminder: class endures, and legends don’t leave quietly.