'I've spoken to Mo Salah since Liverpool exit announcement - Arne Slot is behind it'

'I've spoken to Mo Salah since Liverpool exit announcement - Arne Slot is behind it'Mo Salah confirmed in an announcement last week that he'd be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, bringing to an end his trophy-laden nine-year spell at AnfieldCommentsSportNathan Ridley Senior Sports Reporter19:34, 04 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMo Salah and Arne Slot haven't seen eye-to-eye this season(Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)Egyptian football legend Mohamed Aboutrika has claimed that after speaking to Mo Salah, the reason he's leaving Liverpool is his poor relationship with Arne Slot. Salah, 33, last week broke the news that he'll be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.‌Theories quickly arose as to why the forward has made the decision to leave, depart having a year left on his lucrative deal with the Reds. And now Aboutrika, Salah's former team-mate, idol and friend, has revealed that he's spoken to the Liverpool star since he made the bombshell announcement.‌Appearing on beIN Sport, the ex-striker claimed that Slot 'pushed Salah away'. "One of the reasons behind Mohamed Salah leaving Liverpool is the presence of Arne Slot, because we've seen issues in the recent period," Aboutrika said.‌"You, Slot, pushed the man away. Salah only had a two-year contract with Liverpool… Salah wants to work with peace of mind and enjoy the next phase of his career. Salah doesn't need any validation from Slot or anyone else."FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Dominik Szoboszlai slammed by Liverpool fans for behaviour after Man City thrashingREAD MORE: Arne Slot points finger of blame and names 'only good thing' about heavy Liverpool defeatAboutrika added: "I spoke with him and told him about the preferred destination to go there. My relationship with him is one of brotherhood and friendship.‌"I love him for t...