Mohamed Salah (32, Liverpool) and Lee Kang-in (23) are almost impossible to play together at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The reason was revealed during negotiations between the club and the players.
British media “Team Talk” reported on the 2nd (Korea time) that “a reliable source said Salah is unlikely to go to PSG as a free agent,” adding, “It is widely known that Salah is in his last year of his contract with Liverpool. However, he wants to stay in Liverpool.”
In France, Salah wants to go to PSG. “Salah can start negotiations with overseas clubs from January 1. PSG is definitely targeting Salah,” L’Equipe said. “Salah will be offered a huge amount of money by PSG.”
Salah actively engaged in interviews to spark rumors of a transfer. “Liverpool has not officially offered to renew the contract yet,” Salah said in an interview after the English Premier League match with Southampton.
This is why multiple local media outlets in the UK, including “Team Talk” and “Football 365,” expressed that “Salah is more likely to leave Liverpool than ever.”
However, Salah’s actions so far have been strategic. “Sala and his camp are putting pressure on Liverpool,” the “Team Talk” said. “The rumor of a transfer to PSG is just a negotiation tactic,” adding, “Reporter Ben Jacobs revealed that PSG and Salah have not entered into negotiations. Various sources said they believed Salah was using PSG.”
In fact, Salah is actively announcing the current contract status through interviews in the UK as if he is trying to win a big contract with Liverpool. In an interview after the match against Southampton on the 24th, he called reporters in person and said, “I’ve been at Liverpool for a long time, but the club hasn’t offered me a renewal. December is almost over,” adding, “I know I’ve been at Liverpool for a long time. I don’t have a club like this. But the contract is not in my hands. As I said before, I have no news about my future.”
“I love my fans. They love me. But renewing the contract is not in their hands. We have to wait and see,” Salah said in response to Liverpool’s lukewarm attitude.
According to Liverpool Echo, Salah said, “Yes, I am. I don’t plan on retiring yet. I am only focusing on the season. I am aiming to win the English Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. I am disappointed, but I will wait and see.”
Since the beginning of this season, Salah has given an honest answer to the media about whether to renew his contract with Liverpool. After the 안전놀이터 Premier League match with Manchester United in September, Salah said, “We didn’t talk about renewing the contract at Liverpool. We have to play the last season and wait and see the future,” hinting at the transfer.
