Egyptian legend Mohamed Aboutrika was the first person to congratulate Mohamed Salah after winning the 2019-20 Premier League title, the Liverpool forward has revealed.
Jurgen Klopp's side secured the English top-flight crown last Thursday after Chelsea defeated their closest rivals Manchester City 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Salah played a crucial role in their triumph with his tally of 17 goals in 27 league outings and the Reds currently hold a 23-point lead over the Citizens with seven games remaining this campaign.
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There has been an outpouring of congratulatory messages since their triumph was confirmed but Salah disclosed that Aboutrika, whom he shares a ‘special’ bond with, was the first to felicitate with him.