Liverpool's Egyptian shot-stopper Mohamed Shana has had a rocky road to a contract extension. Recently, he publicly stated, "It might be more favorable to choose to leave than to stay." The focus of the standoff behind this statement falls on the length of the contract. Shana's desire for a 3 or 2+1 year contract has become a key dilemma for the extension.
Shana is currently earning a whopping £350,000 a week, with little room for a price cut. Six months ago, Saudi giants Ittihad had recruited him on a superb £5 million-a-week annual salary, but Shana steadfastly chose to stay at Liverpool. Despite earning less at Liverpool, his choice was based on his family's opinion to extend his contract for three more years, which put Liverpool in a dilemma.
Liverpool's Fenway Sports Group is said to have expressed a strong desire to Shana and his team to keep him in the team. However, Liverpool have held off for the time being due to the risks associated with a three-year deal, but both sides remain in communication pending the final outcome.
