And his motives have never been purely financial, not least because he already earns a lot. Outsiders concluded Salah and Saudi Arabia made sense; he rarely seemed to. When Liverpool rejected a £150m bid two years ago, they did not merely get Salah for another two years but a further four.

The Egypt superstar's current deal was set to expire at the end of the 2024/25 campaign, but he has committed to fresh terms. Liverpool announced the news on their official website and, although the length was unconfirmed, various reports suggest Salah has renewed at Anfield until June 2027.

The saga is over, as Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract at Liverpool. Turns out he's more in than out. Liverpool confirmed the deal on Friday, saying Salah will stay beyond the 2024-25 season as his contract was due to expire this summer.