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Liverpool news: Former Mohamed Salah coach issues transfer boost amid Real Madrid rumours
MOHAMED SALAH’S former coach believes the Liverpool star is not interested in transfer speculation linking him with a move away from Anfield.
Salah has enjoyed a stunning debut season at Liverpool with 21 goals and six assists in the Premier League.
The Egyptian is also a hero in his country after leading them to the World Cup in Russia this summer.
And his great performances have led to talk of a move away from the club and the Egyptian Football Association president Hany Abo Rida intensified the speculation by claiming Real Madrid will make a summer move for the 25-year-old.
But Murat Yakin, who coached Salah at Basel, reckons the Liverpool attacker is happy on Merseyside.
Mohamed Salah has been outstanding for Liverpool
He is strong mentally and has the focus on football. He is not interested in everything else
Yakin told BBC Sport: “When you are happy at a club and having a good time with everything and everyone there is no reason to change the club.
“And also he has a long time to come - we will see what the future will bring," he said.
"He is strong mentally and has the focus on football. He is not interested in everything else."
Mohamed Salah has been linked with Real Madrid
Yakin was full of praise for Salah's character and hailed him as a “leader”.
He added: "Mo is very humble and modest. He is really down to earth and also sympathetic off the pitch.
“But on the pitch he is a leader, smart and aggressive in a good way.”