BREAKING NEWS: Live from Anfield, 🚨REVEALED, This is how Trent Alexander-Arnold helped Liverpool keep Mo Salah at Anfield.

Liverpool were reportedly in a slightly stronger financial position to meet Mohamed Salah’s contract demands due to the anticipated departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Anfield.

The Reds have had a busy few months, with the futures of Salah, Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk all uncertain as their contracts approached expiry. However, in a significant boost for the club, it has now been officially confirmed that Salah has signed a new contract.

According to BBC Sport, the Egyptian forward did not agree to a pay cut and will earn close to £400,000 per week under his new deal. Interestingly, the report suggests that Alexander-Arnold’s likely exit on a free transfer to Real Madrid helped free up funds, making it easier for Liverpool to secure Salah’s extension.

Could Salah’s new contract be the silver lining to Alexander-Arnold’s departure?

Losing the homegrown right-back for nothing is certainly a major loss, but keeping him would likely have required a massive financial commitment as well. While it’s not confirmed that Liverpool couldn’t afford to retain all three stars, having one high salary off the books may have tipped the balance in Salah’s favor.

BBC Sport also emphasized that money wasn’t the main motivator for Salah. Despite receiving a staggering offer worth up to £500 million from Saudi Arabia, he opted to remain at Anfield.

At 32, Salah continues to perform at an elite level, scoring 32 goals and providing 22 assists across all competitions this season. Much like football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, Salah seems well capable of competing at the top level well into his mid-to-late 30s.