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Mohamed Salah once again stole the limelight following Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Brighton on Saturday. After a week filled with speculation about his future, the Egyptian star came off the bench in the first half to set up Hugo Ekitike's second goal against the Seagulls.
Last week, Salah stirred up a storm at Elland Road when he told reporters that he felt "thrown under the bus" by the club and no longer had a relationship with manager Arne Slot after an unusual series of games on the bench.
The 33 year old, who only penned a new two-year contract with the Reds in April, was then omitted from the midweek squad for the Inter Milan match, before being reinstated this weekend following discussions with Slot.
He confessed that the match against Brighton could be his swansong as he now heads off to join Egypt for a month at the Africa Cup of Nations, leaving his career path uncertain post-tournament.
Negotiations between both parties are anticipated to carry on while Salah is away, but his lap of honour at Anfield after the win left his future open to interpretation as he acknowledged the fans who sang their 'Egyptian King' his familiar tune, reports the Mirror.
If that turns out to be his final bow in front of the Kop, Salah will bid farewell to the city he, his wife Magi and their two young daughters have called home for the past eight-and-a-half years.
That would also mean abandoning his impressive mansion, situated in Cheshire's exclusive 'golden triangle' neighbourhood. Salah revealed after putting pen to paper on his contract earlier this year that a major factor behind his decision was his family's happiness with their life in Liverpool.
He said: "They feel at home. They were very happy, Magi and the kids, they were very happy that we're staying another two years. It feels like home so everyone was happy.
"I think Makka [his daughter] was the happiest one in the family, she wanted us to stay. Of course we all wanted to stay, but Makka because her friends are here and the school.
"It was a very good vibe after the moment that I signed. I'm enjoying my life here. I'm enjoying my football. My family also feels at home. We enjoy every moment in the city and every moment in the club."
Salah's property, reportedly situated close to Manchester City star Erling Haaland's home, is designed to maintain peak physical condition. His lavish residence features two gym rooms and includes cryotherapy equipment and a hyperbaric chamber.
"I am constantly looking to improve my physical condition," he once told France Football. "It's true that I like to say that my house looks like a hospital, [but] my wife doesn't like that! [She] says that I spend more time with my machines than with her!" In a 2020 advert with Vodafone, he offered fans a peek into his home life, playing in his expansive back garden with his eldest daughter, Makka.
The footage showed Salah chasing her around the garden before catching her and hoisting her into the air.
Another clip showcased the Egyptian footballer relaxing in a plush living room, styled with sleek, modern decor and a large cat statue positioned in front of the fireplace. A photograph of Makka in her school uniform was also spotted on a table.
Each year, Salah and his family share a festive photo on social media, posing around their Christmas tree in matching pyjamas. However, this year, his attention over the holiday season will be firmly on clinching the Africa Cup of Nations title with his national team.
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