Liverpool announced on Monday that Egypt international Mohamed Salah, who enjoyed a record-breaking season in his debut at Anfield, has signed a long-term contract with the English club. Media speculated that the contract would see him remain at the club until the 2022-23 season. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said the fact the 26-year-old striker -- who scored 44 goals in just 52 appearances last season -- signed such a deal reflected his belief the club were on course for a successful era. The new contract "demonstrates two things very clearly -- his belief in Liverpool and our belief in him," Klopp told the Liverpool website. "I think this news can be seen for what it is; rewarding a person who performed and contributed greatly for the team and the club last season," he added. "We want world-class talent to see they have a home at Anfield where they can fulfill all their professional dreams and ambitions - we are working hard together to achieve this. "When someone like Mo Salah commits and says this place is my home now, it speaks very loudly I think. "Equally, our commitment to him says we see his value and want him to grow even more and get even better within our environment." Salah registered the second-highest total of goals in a season in Liverpools history, just three behind Ian Rushs record of 47 and surpassing Roger Hunts haul of 42. Thirty-two of those came in the Premier League, setting a new record in a 38-game season and earning him the Golden Boot. Salah was named as both the PFA Players Player of the Year and the Football Writers Associations Footballer of the Year for his efforts in 2017-18. His goals played a large part in Liverpool reaching the Champions League final against Real Madrid.