Mohamed Salah has drawn the curtain on his Liverpool career by confirming he will leave the club at the end of this season, ending a record-breaking nine-year reign that has written new chapters into the history of English football. The Egyptian forward delivered his announcement through an emotional video shared on social media, speaking from the heart about his love for Liverpool and the people who have supported him throughout his time there. His free transfer departure this summer represents the conclusion of one of the most successful individual stints at any club in recent football history.
From the moment Salah joined Liverpool from Roma for £34 million in 2017, records began to tumble. His debut season produced 32 Premier League goals, a single-season record for a 38-game campaign. Over nine years, he accumulated 255 goals in 435 appearances, placing him third on Liverpool’s all-time scoring list behind only the celebrated Ian Rush and Roger Hunt.
His current contract is valued at approximately £500,000 per week including bonuses, making a free transfer the most logical financial arrangement for both parties. His agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, declined to confirm any future plans, leaving the summer transfer market in a state of suspense. The Saudi Pro League and several top European leagues are expected to mount serious challenges to secure the services of one of football’s most iconic figures.
Salah’s trophy haul at Liverpool includes two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Cup, and two League Cups. This season, despite a public disagreement with head coach Arne Slot, he responded with characteristic brilliance against Galatasaray, scoring his 50th Champions League goal to become the first African player to achieve that historic milestone. The goal was a fitting reflection of a career built on rising to the occasion when it matters most.
Liverpool have promised a full Anfield farewell in honor of a player who has given so much to the club. Teammate Andy Robertson’s tribute, in which he called Salah the greatest to ever wear the Liverpool shirt, captured the depth of feeling within the dressing room. As the season approaches its final months, Mohamed Salah will be determined to add to his already extraordinary record, ensuring that his Liverpool farewell is as memorable as the career that preceded it.