Jurgen Klopp has rocked football by quitting as Liverpool boss and now fans must wait to discover what will happen next with Mohamed Salah.
Klopp has revealed he told the Reds of his decision in November, making it even more remarkable that the details of the departure had not been leaked.
Liverpool have a good track record of keeping their cards close to their chest over transfer news and contracts, however the revelation that Klopp is leaving will shine new light on Salah’s situation.
The Egyptian is contracted to the club until June 2025, but interest to take him to Saudi Arabia remains for this summer and it will be expected that news over his future needs to become more clear in light of Klopp heading for the exit.
The 31-year-old Egypt international is currently in rehabilitation and working his way back to fitness following a hamstring injury.
Speculation continues around a projected move to the Saudi Pro League, yet sources claim there has been hope he will sign another extension at Anfield that are in line with his ambitions to remain at the top level of European football.
Salah has continued to show his importance to the side across this term, as Liverpool find themselves in yet another title challenge.
The Premier League great has 14 goals and eight assists in the English top-flight so far, but turns 32 in the summer and knows a huge payday is on the horizon if he opts for a switch to the Middle East.
Alongside this, the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil Van Dijk will also come into focus, as the duos own contract situations are expected to be discussed in the coming months.
Much could depend on who Liverpool bring in to replace Klopp at the helm and speculation is now beginning. Julian Nagelsmann’s situation is intriguing, as his contract as Germany boss only runs until the end of Euro 2024.
Xabi Alonso is excelling at Bayer Leverkusen and would bring a more emotional link to the club, given his past as a player at Anfield. Reds’ legend Steven Gerrard and Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi are two other early front-runners that are being talked about as the Klopp fall-out begins to take hold.
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