Klopp: Liverpool is Salah's club now

on Friday announced that

has signed a new three-year deal. Salah who joined Liverpool in 2017 has scored 156 goals in 254 games in all competitions for the Reds.

“This is a special treat for our supporters to enjoy their weekend even more. I’m sure there will be some celebrations for this news tonight,”

Klopp told Liverpool's official website.

“Really pleased – really, really pleased. It’s the best decision for us and the best decision for him. He belongs with us I think. This is his club now.

“Of course, it has taken a little time but that’s absolutely OK and the best things are always worth waiting for anyway. Mo is one of the best players in the world; it’s only normal there are things to sort when you are at his level. So big credit to Julian Ward and Mike Gordon for guiding us to this destination.

“I have no doubt Mo’s best years are still to come. And that’s saying something because the first five seasons here have been the stuff of legend. Fitness-wise, he’s a machine – in the most incredible shape. He works hard on it and he get his rewards. His ability and his skill level gets higher each season, and his decision-making has gone to another level also.

“He is adored by his teammates. As coaches, we know we work with someone special. And the supporters have crowned him a king. So, very cool. It is just great news. It makes me smile thinking about it. He stays with us for longer and it means we can achieve more together.”

Salah during his time at Anfield has won 6 trophies including one Premier League and one

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