Tim Sherwood Predicts Mohamed Salah's Liverpool Exit This Summer
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager and pundit Tim Sherwood has declared with absolute certainty that Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the current season. Sherwood, speaking on Sky Sports, stated he is "100 per cent" sure the Egyptian forward will depart Anfield, despite Salah recently returning to the starting lineup and having a contract until 2027.
Speculation and Managerial Tensions
Speculation about Salah's future has been persistent since a public disagreement with Liverpool manager Arne Slot earlier in the season. In a heated interview in December, Salah accused Slot of "throwing him under the bus," though tensions have since eased. Salah missed games due to the Africa Cup of Nations but has since been reintegrated into the team, scoring and assisting in Liverpool's recent FA Cup victory over Brighton.
Sherwood emphasized that Salah's return to form does not alter his prediction. "Let's get it straight: I think he is one of the best foreign imports we've seen in the Premier League," Sherwood said. "There's no question that he's had a dip in form this season. There have been some issues between him and the manager, whatever those issues are."
Contract Situation and Team Dynamics
Salah signed a new two-year contract extension in April last year, tying him to Liverpool until 2027. However, Sherwood believes the player will seek a move regardless. "I think 100 per cent he will be leaving in the summer, and I think he's having a swansong now," he added, praising Salah's contributions to the club and league.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has publicly expressed hope that Salah remains, highlighting their friendship and shared experiences. "I always want Mo to stay because I'm a good friend of him and we've been through the highs and not-so-highs together for so many years," van Dijk said. "The same as me, he's got one more year, so we will see."
Sherwood's Unwavering Conviction
Sherwood doubled down on his stance, suggesting Salah deserves a fond farewell regardless of silverware. "In my opinion, I think he 100 per cent leaves that club, and he gets a fantastic ovation at the end of the season, whether that's with a bit of silverware or not," he said. "He deserves silverware, he certainly does, but whatever happens, he's been a magnificent servant to the club."
This prediction adds to ongoing transfer rumors, with Salah's age, form, and relationship with management cited as potential factors. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Salah's performances and any developments regarding his future at Liverpool.
