Mohamed Salah’s recent gesture towards Olympian Ahmed El-Gendy highlights their bond amid ongoing contract talks with Liverpool

El-Gendy, who made history at the Paris Olympics, shared how he first met Salah back in 2018 at an awards ceremony. He recalled their conversation at the Mohammed Bin Rashid al-Maktoum Creative Sports Awards, where he felt honored to meet his role model.
The young pentathlete also mentioned how Salah reached out to congratulate him after winning gold at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires. El-Gendy described Salah as humble and supportive, which really made an impact on him.
Their friendship has grown over the years, with Salah checking in on El-Gendy before the Paris Olympics. They even swapped shirts at a national team camp, where Salah focused on the mental aspect of competition, emphasizing its importance alongside physical training.
As this heartwarming story unfolds, it comes at a time when Salah’s contract situation with Liverpool is uncertain. With less than six months left on his deal, fans are eager to see what the future holds for the star player.