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Daniel Sturridge urged Liverpool to secure Mo Salah’s future, comparing the situation to a "Jerry Maguire moment" with the call to "show me the money."
Daniel Sturridge has weighed in on the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah’s contract situation at Liverpool, making an impassioned plea for the club to retain their star forward. Speaking on Sky Sports, Sturridge turned to a famous line from the 1996 film Jerry Maguire, urging the Liverpool hierarchy to "show me the money."
The plea comes after Salah, 32, publicly revealed last week that he has yet to be offered a new deal by Liverpool, with just seven months remaining on his current contract. His comments, coupled with another stellar performance in a 2-0 win over Manchester City, have left fans anxious about the possibility of losing the club’s talisman.
Sturridge, speaking after Salah’s match-winning contribution – which included his 13th goal of the season and 224th overall for Liverpool – highlighted the forward’s irreplaceable impact. "It’s a Jerry Maguire moment," he said. "You’ve got to ‘show me the money’! These types of players – he’s scored, what is it now, 224 goals for the club. This season, top scorer, assists on top of that. Where do you replace those numbers?"
While Salah’s age and high wages—reportedly £350,000 per week—may make a long-term contract unconventional, Sturridge argued that his performance transcends such considerations. Fellow Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane echoed these sentiments, emphasizing Salah’s continued contributions as Liverpool’s top scorer and key playmaker.
Salah’s consistency has defied expectations. He is just five goals away from surpassing Billy Liddell to claim fourth place in Liverpool’s all-time scoring charts and could potentially overtake Gordon Hodgson in third before the season ends. Despite his age, Salah remains one of the most effective forwards in the Premier League.
The ultimate decision lies with Liverpool’s owners, FSG, who must balance financial prudence with the undeniable value Salah brings to the club. For now, Sturridge’s passionate plea serves as a reminder of just how much is at stake for Liverpool in securing the Egyptian King’s future at Anfield.