Kostas Tsimikas has thrown new light on how close Mo Salah was to leave Liverpool this summer before signing a new contract and calls Egypt Star to finally get a balloon d'Or
Kostas Tsimikas claimed that Mohamed Salah was up to 90 percent certain that he would leave Liverpool last season – before he decided to sign a new two -year -old deal after the side of Arne Slot had won the Premier League.
And the Greek full back, in a long -term profile interview with an outlet from Athens, has claimed that the Star Man van Reds decided to stay in Anfield because of his teammates and fans.
Tsimikas, who describes himself as very close to Salah, has also opened about how the Star Man is an inspiration for his teammates – while calling him to be called this year's balloon d'Or.
“When he said he had the feeling that he was more outside than within the team, it was true, the chances that he stayed 10-20 percent, it was no longer,” Tsimikas told sports 24. “If they didn't give him what he wanted, Mo would not lean back, he would leave, but he wanted to stay from the team, he loves the people.
“He really likes it here, his family has been here for so many years, it is a difficult step to leave.
“With the season he had, it was just a matter of time before giving him what he wanted and he stayed. It was just a matter of time, he would not go anywhere else. He drew two years, he is the flag of the team, he is becoming an even bigger legend.”
Salah had 47 goal -oriented involvement with Liverpool's Premier League Title Winning campaign -although she bows for final winners Paris Saint -Germain in the Champions League.
And Tsimikas added: “Mo should win the Ballon d'Or or this year he was treated unfairly in previous years. I think it is the power of Real Madrid or Barcelona, ​​but also the Egyptian passport because he cannot do much with the national team of his country. This year he earns it more than anyone.”
Tsimikas, 29, also opened how Salah stimulates standards in the dressing room, with his insatiable work ethic an example for others to follow.
“It is an example for me to see him work so much at the age of 32, so hard, after what he has achieved with both the team and in individual prizes.
“And he is very focused and at the same time smiling, a great mix. He always smiles, but even when he is sad, he does not show anyone, even me.
“He is there for everyone, open to everyone, to guide everyone who wants his help.”