Only one player earns more than Mohamed Salah in the whole of the Premier League.
Mohamed Salah has ended the rumours surrounding his future by signing a lucrative two-year contract extension with Liverpool.
The new deal has seen him effectively become the joint-second highest-paid player in the Premier League.
The 32-year-old Egyptian star reportedly agreed to a major wage boost, bringing his weekly earnings to a staggering £400,000.
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16:48 - 11.04.2025
Mohamed Salah: Liverpool legend flaunts $950,000 Richard Mille watch after signing bumper new contract
Mo Salah showed off his penchant for luxury as penned down a new £400,000 per week contract to extend his legacy at Liverpool.
Salah’s massive wage boost sees pushes him further up the Premier League’s highest paid
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Salah’s contract extension, which was confirmed on Friday, sees his weekly wage rise from £350,000 to £400,000, putting the Reds legend level with Manchester City’s outgoing legend Kevin De Bruyne, as per The Sun via Goal.
By those figures, Salah is only just behind De Bruyne's teammate Erling Haaland, who still holds the crown as the Premier League’s highest-paid player, earning £500,000 per week.
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Salah put pen to paper to finally end speculation that he could leave Liverpool on a free transfer this summer, a concern that had been building amongst fans and pundits alike.
Liverpool’s iconic no.11 is the Premier League’s top scorer for the season so far.
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His electric form has him sitting atop the league’s goal-scoring chart with 27 goals, six ahead of nearest rival Haaland.
Similarly, Salah’s playmaking abilities has also been unrivalled, contributing an impressive 17 assists, putting him far ahead of other top contenders like Bukayo Saka, Antonee Robinson, and Mikkel Damsgaard.
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16:35 - 11.04.2025
£20 Million Reasons: Why Mo Salah Chose Liverpool Over Other International Club Offers
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah opted to stay at Liverpool over other big-money offers from elsewhere and there are a number of reasons that informed his decision.
Salah turns attention to Liverpool’s title ambitions
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With Salah’s future now secured, he and his Liverpool teammates are focused on maintaining their dominant position at the top of the Premier League.
During his contract signing on Friday, Salah said:
“It’s great, I had my best years here. I played eight years, hopefully it’s going to be 10. My family also feels at home. We enjoy every moment in the city and every moment in the club.”
Salah also sent a message straight to the fans: “I would like to say to [the fans], I am very, very happy to be here. I signed here because I believe we can win a lot of big trophies together.”
Arne Slot’s side will be looking to extend their 11-point lead when they face West Ham at Anfield on Sunday.