Klopp on Salah: “He can play until he's 40”

Mohamed Salah's impending departure from Liverpool inevitably brought to the forefront the comments of the man who brought him to England and nurtured his talent. Jürgen Klopp spoke to BBC Sport about the Egyptian forward's professionalism, stating that he is far from calling time on his career: “It wouldn't surprise me if he plays for another six or seven years, given the incredible standards Salah sets for himself. Mo is an unbelievable professional.”

Despite the discontent among Liverpool fans, Klopp described the agreement as “fair for both sides.” With one year remaining on the “King of Anfield's” contract, this deal allows a legendary partnership to conclude without mutual grievances.

When the former Liverpool manager was asked if anyone could rival the career the Egyptian leaves behind, he responded: “Where he came from, what he went through, and what he gave us, it's incredible. The numbers he produced and the standards he set, some of them, if not all, will surely remain unparalleled in this modern Premier League era.”