Liverpool star player, Mohamed Salah, has finally shed light on the meaning behind his new goal celebration that left fans puzzled. This revelation comes amidst uncertainty surrounding his future with Liverpool.
Mo Salah's tenure with Liverpool is currently in a state of flux. With less than a year remaining on his contract and no significant progress towards a new deal, it appears that the 32-year-old Egyptian attacker may depart from Anfield as a free agent next summer.
Last summer saw an enormous £150 million bid for Salah from Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad. However, Liverpool promptly dismissed this offer. When questioned about his future plans this week by Sky Sports News, Salah remained tight-lipped.
Despite these uncertainties off-pitch, he remains focused on delivering strong performances for Liverpool.
Strong start to Premier League campaign
Salah has kicked off the 2024-25 Premier League season in impressive form. He found the back of the net in both of Liverpool's opening games against Ipswich Town and Brentford respectively - both matches ending in 2-0 victories for The Reds.
Following each goal scored during these games, he performed an intriguing archery celebration which sparked curiosity among fans and spectators alike.
Mo Salah, Liverpool star, said:
"Before the season, I was just like, ‘I’ve got one year left so let’s just enjoy it and don’t think about the contract now'.
"I don’t think about anything and I really just enjoy it. I don’t want to think about next year. I don’t want to think about the future, just ‘OK, let’s enjoy the last year [of my contract] and we’ll see’. The most important thing is to take one day at a time and just be grateful to be here.”
The Archery Celebration
After much speculation and anticipation among fans regarding what this new celebration could signify, Mo Salah has finally provided an explanation.
Mo Salah added:
"I think I was watching the UFC, Pereira against Israel Adesanya. And when he won the second fight against Pereira he celebrated like that. I like the celebration, that's why I did it. I am a UFC fan, but people also take it as our Egyptian pharaohs used to do it when they draw something in a temple or just in the pyramids or somewhere."
The archery gesture was first seen when Adesanya celebrated after knocking out Pereira during their second fight on April 8th, 2023. While it is not explicitly stated whether or not this is a tribute to Adesanya’s victory or if there’s another deeper meaning behind it; one thing is clear - Mo Salah continues to captivate audiences both with his exceptional football skills and intriguing goal celebrations.
While Salah's future at Liverpool remains uncertain, his commitment to the game and his fans is unquestionable. His new archery celebration adds another layer of intrigue to his persona and keeps fans eagerly awaiting his next move - both on and off the pitch.
