Arne Slot is 'behind' Mohamed Salah's Liverpool exit as insider speaks

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Mohamed Aboutrika claims he spoke to Mohamed Salah after his Liverpool exit announcement and says the forward's relationship with manager Arne Slot is behind the decisionMohamed Salah and Arne Slot clashed earlier this season(Image: Getty Images)Egyptian soccer icon Mohamed Aboutrika has suggested that, following conversations with Mohamed Salah, the player's departure from Liverpool stems from a strained relationship with manager Arne Slot.The 33-year-old forward confirmed last week that he would be leaving Anfield when the current campaign concludes. Speculation immediately mounted regarding the decision, particularly given he still has 12 months remaining on his substantial contract with the Merseyside club.Aboutrika, a former teammate, idol and close friend of Salah's, has now disclosed that he's had discussions with the Liverpool attacker since the revelation.

My relationship with him is one of brotherhood and friendship.Salah has struggled to find his best form this term(Image: Getty Images)"I love him for the sake of God, and I will not use my relationship with him for work. Salah does not need anyone to guide him or give him advice."Despite clinching the Premier League title in Slot's debut season at Anfield, the relationship between Salah and his manager has been turbulent.

But that doesn't have to be true."I would be surprised if there's not moment when Mo's going to share his thoughts about why he made the decision he made. It's up to him.