Salah praised De Bruyne's achievements at Manchester City, saying, "He's done a fantastic job for the team and the league. I wish him all the best." He also hinted that Liverpool could offer De Bruyne a place on the team, stating, "We have a space for him!"

In a separate comment, Salah addressed Liverpool's decision to renew his contract, which contrasts with Manchester City's decision to allow De Bruyne to leave. Salah explained that the club's approach to dealing with players over 30 is consistent, citing past examples. He also shared his own experience of negotiating a new contract, saying it took six months to come to an agreement.