Salah on his future: 'I can play until I'm 40'

That Mohamed Salah still has plenty to offer at 32 years old was made abundantly clear over the past season.

The Egyptian winger, long hailed as one of the Premier League’s deadliest attackers, enjoyed yet another exceptional campaign in a Liverpool shirt. With 29 goals and 18 assists in the league alone, Salah wasn’t just consistent he was instrumental. His goals were decisive, his influence undeniable, and his durability a reminder that he remains among football’s elite, even as he enters what many consider the latter stages of a career.

Salah’s form was particularly crucial in a transitional year for Liverpool. Under new leadership from incoming manager Arne Slot, and with the club navigating changes both on and off the pitch, Salah’s presence served as a stabilizing force. Time and again, he produced moments of brilliance—cutting inside from the right, creating space for teammates, and delivering goals in tight, high-pressure matches. In doing so, he not only reinforced his legendary status at Anfield but also proved that he remains one of the world’s most complete forwards.

Despite speculation surrounding his future, Salah has now put pen to paper on a new deal that keeps him at Liverpool until the summer of 2027. That decision came after intense rumors linking him with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. For several weeks, reports suggested Salah was on the verge of joining the growing list of European stars making the switch to the Saudi Pro League, where the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Neymar have already gone. But in the end, Salah chose to stay.

"I’ve achieved a lot," he said in an interview with Egypt’s ON Sports. "My contract with Liverpool was coming to an end and I was close to moving to Saudi Arabia, but we’ve now finalized the deal with Liverpool." Those words suggest that while the idea of leaving Europe was seriously considered, his commitment to Liverpool ultimately prevailed at least for now.

Even so, Salah was candid about what the future might hold. "I don’t know what will happen, but I’m happy here at Liverpool and I’ll be staying for the next two years. After that, we’ll see what I decide to do." That openness hints at a potential move to Saudi Arabia still being on the table later in his career. The financial allure, combined with the opportunity to be a central figure in a growing football movement in the region, may well appeal to him when the time is right.

Beyond the transfer speculation, Salah also spoke about longevity and the physical condition that has allowed him to remain at such a high level. "I’ll stop playing when I feel it’s time," he said. "If you ask me, I think I can play until I’m 39 or 40, just like Cristiano Ronaldo. If I decide to stop earlier, then I will." These comments speak volumes about his mindset. Salah doesn’t just play for the moment he plays with long-term ambition and professional discipline. Like Ronaldo, he has devoted himself to elite fitness and peak performance, always looking to push boundaries and extend his prime years as long as possible.

Already a living legend at Anfield, Salah has amassed 184 Premier League goals for Liverpool, placing him firmly among the club’s all-time greats. That tally continues to grow, and with three more years under contract, there’s every chance he’ll push past the 200-goal mark something only a handful of players have ever achieved in English top-flight history.

But Salah’s impact extends beyond numbers. Since joining from AS Roma in 2017, he has transformed Liverpool’s attack, helped the club end a 30-year league title drought, lifted the Champions League, and been a beacon of consistency during both triumphs and transitions. Off the pitch, he’s a global ambassador not only for Liverpool but also for Egyptian and African football. His influence stretches across continents, and his ability to balance humility with star power has made him a rare figure in the modern game.

Now, as he enters a new phase of his career still in red, still hungry it’s clear that Salah is not thinking of winding down. If anything, he’s preparing for a final act that could be just as memorable as everything that came before it. Whether he ends up in Saudi Arabia in the future or remains in Europe a while longer, the message is clear: Mohamed Salah isn’t done. In his own words, the end will come when he decides not before.