ColchesterFC
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Surely it's a win-win situation. Liverpool have protected their investment by getting the player to sign a new long term contract which means he won't be leaving on the cheap any time soon and Salah gets a pay rise.
And, we’re off.......2018/2019
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Orikoru
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Indeed, it just means Salah will stay at Liverpool for this coming season, and the lack of release clause means Liverpool will be able to demand an exorbitant fee when he leaves next summer. Or, they won't because he was a one season wonder. Only time will tell on that one.
I agree, it’s not so much a statement of intent by the player to say their happy and staying, more a case of the club protecting their investment knowing if someone dies come knocking it’s going to cost them.
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And there, in a nutshell, you have summed up the purpose of long term contracts.
It is almost childishly naive to think that the modern day player signs such a contract with the intention of seeing it through to its end.
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All so cynical- maybe not every player is the same , think it’s fair to say Kane signed a new contract as a reward and also as a sign of commitment, Salah has shown no sign of wanting to leave no demands and maybe sometimes a player does want to show a bit of commitment to a club and also a club showing ambition and commitment to a player - Liverpool has a brilliant season last year and players are being rewarded for that - who knows maybe they aren’t all money grabbing mercenaries and some do still love the game for what it is
Orikoru
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:rofl: Good one!
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My God!
I bet you still believe in Father Christmas.
If the right offer came in he and his agent are going to be on to Liverpool to see what they are prepared to give him.
As for Kane he is younger and also (like Gerrard at Liverpool) came through the ranks and may, therefore, feel an attachment to his club.
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I guess for you to post in such a factual manner the player and his agent will have told you that themsleves won’t they - but of course they haven’t so then they don’t and you have no idea what they would and wouldn’t do “IF†any offer came in for him
I posted an opinion and it shows what it’s like on here when the replies have a tinge of spite in them
The is no reason why Salah won’t stay at Liverpool for a long time if he wishes - he wouldn’t be the first to want to stay but as with most sports there is never any certainties either way
PJ87
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I was wisely told by my grandad that all a new contract means is when they are sold they can get more money for them..
True that.
He was indeed wise.
Salah has no affinity to Liverpool, why would he have. He grew up in Egypt, not Bootle. I have no doubt he is happy there but if the right offer comes along he will be off. Same as any overseas player at any club. Affinity comes through coming through the ranks, growing up as a fan etc. Smart move by all parties as it protects and benefits both Salah and Liverpool but to think it does more that that is fanciful.
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Based on experience dear boy.
BTW what level of commitment did Salah show towards Basel, Chelsea or Roma?
If Liverpool match his ambitions and financial requirements then, of course, he may stay but, as a professional, it's unlikely to be anything to do with loyalty. As LT said, he's not from Bootle.
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Good signing for Liverpool with Salah signing, the neutrals get to see the best player last season plying his trade in the Prem once more. Can see Liverpool pushing for runners up next season.
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Sorry but there are plenty of example of players and managerforeign and domestic who have arrived at clubs and grown to have an affinity to them regardless of if they were both there or not to suggest that your post is incorrect
Beezerk
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#deluded
pbrown7582
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Maybe he zoom off to utilize his newly granted Chechan Citizenship (a lovely bunch they are too!) as he such a loyal servant.......
The notion that a club reward a player for their performances in nonsical to say the least. They do it to revalue an asset. All clubs do it, and there’s nowt wrong with it. But clubs are businesses these days and if a player had 5 years left on a contract them It would make no business sense to pay them more than they currently do simply out of some sense of honour.
The pay rise stops a player who feels their value has gone up kicking off, and also lets potential buyers know that the price tag has risen. Players use their previous season (if good) as a bargaining chip when they (their dirty against) try holding a club to ransom. No player ever offered to take a pay cut after a bad season (Shane long would be broke)!
The pay rise stops a player who feels their value has gone up kicking off, and also lets potential buyers know that the price tag has risen. Players use their previous season (if good) as a bargaining chip when they (their dirty against) try holding a club to ransom. No player ever offered to take a pay cut after a bad season (Shane long would be broke)!
Doon frae Troon
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£25m bid for Tierney from Everton.
Cheapskates.
Cheapskates.
Orikoru
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Who the hell is 'Tierney'??
He is a left back from Celtic. We are looking to replace Baines who is coming to the end of his career, off to the US in a years time I suspect. Well deserved if he does as he has been a cracking player for Everton. The bid is about 2-3 times his worth but in the inflated PL market it is the going rate. Decent left backs are in short supply.
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:rofl: I like your perspective on it. Brought it back down to earth mate :thup:
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