Mohamed Salah may be heading for the exits at Liverpool, admits John Arne Riise, with fresh doubts being raised over the Egyptian superstar’s future.

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Contract running down towards free agencyMay end up leaving Anfield for nothingTipped to join Ronaldo in Saudi Pro LeagueFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱GettyWHAT HAPPENED?

After eight memorable seasons at Anfield, talismanic forward Salah appears to be taking in a long goodbye on Merseyside. His contract is running down towards free agency, with hints being dropped at readying himself for a new challenge in 2025.

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Salah has hit 241 goals for Liverpool through 387 appearances, breaking countless records along the way while helping to secure Premier League and Champions League titles. A loyal fan base had been hoping to see their hero commit to fresh terms by now.

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Former Reds defender Riise, speaking in association with , told GOAL when asked if he is surprised that Liverpool have allowed this situation to materialise – with a £100 million ($126m) asset potentially walking away for nothing: “I’m not sure how much they have done behind the scenes, maybe trying to negotiate with his agent. There are different sides that Mo Salah is saying something and somebody else is saying something else. It’s really hard to understand what has really happened.

“It’s a shame that kind of thing comes out in the press because it looks like they haven’t spoken at all. I can’t believe that is the case. He is an unbelievable player and now he’s in a position where he could just walk away. That’s a position that nobody wants their best players to be in.”

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Riise was convinced that Salah would sign a new deal at one stage, but concedes that he now appears destined to join Cristiano Ronaldo and Co in the Saudi Pro League – with a move to another European club, which could see him line up against Liverpool, being ruled out.