Fabrizio Romano Provides Liverpool Contract and Transfer Update
In a season already marked by sweeping change and bold direction, Liverpool have taken two decisive steps to anchor their identity post-Klopp: securing the futures of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk. While their influence on the pitch has never been in doubt, their renewed commitment to the club — confirmed by Fabrizio Romano on the Here We Go Podcast — sends a clear message: Liverpool are not just planning for stability, they are positioning themselves to contend at the very highest level under Arne Slot.
Salah Stays: More Than a Contract
Romano was emphatic in his analysis: “It’s a big day and a big moment for the club and they have always been confident in getting it done.” That Liverpool managed to tie down Salah until 2027, in the face of lavish Saudi interest and persistent PSG rumours, reflects the gravity of the project unfolding at Anfield.
“The Saudi project offered huge money, not the £1billion that they wanted to offer to Vinicius Jr., but it was close to that,” Romano revealed, lifting the veil on the magnitude of temptation facing the Egyptian forward. That he rejected it speaks volumes not just of his loyalty, but of his belief in Liverpool’s trajectory under their new manager.
In truth, this is about more than just numbers. Salah’s £350,000+ per week salary (as widely reported) is substantial, yet fully justified. As Romano put it, “It’s an important contract for Salah in terms of salary, which is well-deserved because he is one of the best players in the world.” Slot’s early impact evidently played a decisive role: “Salah may have considered this back in September or October but once he saw the impact of Arne Slot, he knew he wanted to stay.”
That final point can’t be overlooked. For all of Klopp’s legacy, Liverpool’s continued pulling power now lies with how convincingly Slot has navigated this transitional phase.
Van Dijk’s Loyalty Reaffirmed
The narrative around Van Dijk in recent months has veered dangerously close to a tabloid fantasy — with PSG links and whispers of a Saudi exodus. Romano cut through the noise: “Again despite the rumours of PSG, Van Dijk always wanted to stay at Liverpool.”
This isn’t a sentimental decision. It’s tactical. Leadership, composure, and consistency are in short supply in modern football, and Van Dijk remains ...
