How Mohamed Salah’s New Liverpool Deal Could Rewrite Premier League History
Mohamed Salah’s commitment to Liverpool for at least two more years has sent waves of optimism through the red half of Merseyside and ripples across the Premier League. The Egyptian superstar’s new contract, running until summer 2027, isn’t merely a matter of business – it’s a major statement in the ongoing story of both Liverpool Football Club and English football’s all-time great performers.
Few players have left as indelible a mark as Salah since arriving at Anfield in 2017. Now 32, he stands not only as a legend in the making but on the precipice of historic milestones in both club and league record books. Supporters, still buoyant from the news, look forward to seeing just how high their No. 11 can climb in the pantheon of football’s elite.
Chasing Legends: From Hunt to Shearer
If Salah’s scoring prowess over the past six seasons continues, remarkable feats are within reach. With 22.75 goals per season on average, Salah could soon overtake Roger Hunt's 285 goals, moving into outright second on Liverpool’s all-time list behind the untouchable Ian Rush (346 goals). The gap to Rush is likely too large to bridge, but overcoming Hunt would cement Salah’s status as a true modern icon.
On a broader scale, Salah's current tally of 184 Premier League goals leaves him neck and neck with Sergio Aguero and just three strikes behind Andy Cole (187). Wayne Rooney (208) and Harry Kane (213) remain next on the hit list, while Alan Shearer’s seemingly unassailable 260-goal mark hovers further ahead. Thirty more league goals, however, would launch Salah into second place – an astonishing achievement for a wide forward famed as much for assists as for his devastating finishing.
The Creator: More Than Just Goals
Often overshadowed by his scoring, Salah’s creativity is exceptional. He has ascended into the Premier League’s top 10 all-time assist-makers, boasting 86 assists at the time of writing – just behind James Milner (89) and Steven Gerrard (92). Kevin De Bruyne’s 120 and Ryan Giggs’ record 162 appear distant, but Salah’s 17 assists this season show that, with consistency, catching up to De Bruyne may not be impossible, especially as the Belgian maestro is set to depart Manchester City this summer.
Niche Numbers, Immortal Moments
Salah’s record is littered with quirky accolades and moments of brilliance: as many headed Premier League goals as Harry Maguire, more goals against Manchester United than any other side, and the only player to outscore three entire teams in a single season. His ruthless goalscoring against Watford and dominance at Old Trafford – seventh-highest scorer there in the 2020s, including United’s own players – are the kind of statistics that excite fans and statisticians alike.
His durability and quality, not just in scoring but in adapting and creating, have been key bargaining chips during smooth contract negotiations with the club’s hierarchy. It is these layers to Salah’s game – those subtle, often underappreciated contributions – that make his Liverpool journey so compelling.
Legacy Mode: What Will Salah’s Final Tally Be?
As Salah enters the twilight years of his Anfield career, the big question persists: how much more history will he write? Can he surpass Hunt? Will he reach second place behind Shearer in the league’s all-time goal chart? And could his creative influence dismantle even the most storied assist records?
One thing is certain – fans on Merseyside and beyond will be closely watching every goal, every assist, and every record that tumbles as Salah crafts his closing chapters in English football. What do you think: how high will the Pharaoh climb up the lists? Could he be Liverpool's greatest ever?
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