Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has offered himself to Barcelona, but a move will only be possible if he agrees to a significant pay cut.
Mohamed Salah and Liverpool appeared to have reached an impasse over the renewal of the Egyptian’s contract, which expires at the end of the ongoing season according to a report from SPORT. It had been reported that Barcelona sporting director Deco was keen on signing Salah’s Liverpool teammate Luis Diaz, who the club’s sporting department regard to be the ideal choice to complete the left side of their attack.
Now, it appears that signing Salah could be a more realistic outcome for all parties involved. However, the transfer would materialise only if the 32-year-old agrees to take a pay cut. Currently earning close to €18 million per season, Salah is among the highest-earning players in the Premier League. But he will have to settle for a reduced salary in Catalonia due to Barcelona’s financial constraints.
In an interview with Liverpool legend Steve McManaman last month, the Egypt international seemingly hinted that his time at Anfield was coming to an end. “I want fans to remember that I gave it all to the fans. I gave it all to the city. I was here, I wasn’t lazy, I just enjoyed my football and gave it all. I think that’s what the city is about – they give you love and you have a connection with them because you give your all. I just want them to remember that I was here for eight years and I gave it all.”
In the meantime, the former Roma and Chelsea winger will be in action in the EFL Cup Final against Newcastle on Sunday, March 16.
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