The two forwards are out of contract at Anfield in 2023, with the Egyptian showing no sign of agreeing fresh terms with the club while the Senegalese’s agent is set to open talks in the summer. Klopp ‘s own deal had been set to expire in 2024, with the German previously expected to leave at that time as a result. However, he has now committed his future to the Reds for another two years after signing an extension until 2026.
And when asked about the futures of Salah and Mane when speaking to the press on Friday, Klopp admitted his secured future could be beneficial for shaping his Liverpool squad going forward, but doesn’t expect it to have a decisive impact on the African duo.
“It makes sense to do it now as well because it’s important that a lot of people know early what is going on,” he told reporters. “It’s good for transfer windows. We cannot guarantee success, we can guarantee stability. And in these difficult times, I think that is a big thing to guarantee and that’s why I think the moment is the right one.
“That’s more a question for the boys, what it means for them. But it’s all fine, my relationship with both is great. Always in life, there is more things to think about and not only who is the manager.
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Salah named Footballer of the Year
Mohamed Salah has been named Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year for 2022.
Liverpool’s No.11 won 48 per cent of the vote from journalists in the FWA to take the prestigious prize for the second time following his success in 2018, with Kevin De Bruyne and Declan Rice finishing second and third respectively.
Salah – one of nine members of Jürgen Klopp’s squad to receive votes in the poll – will be presented with the trophy on May 5.
The Egyptian has, once again, recorded remarkable statistics in terms of goals and assists this season to help inspire the Reds’ bid for an unprecedented quadruple.
