Mohamed Salah has officially confirmed that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the current season, drawing the curtain on one of the most celebrated careers in the club’s long and decorated history. The Egyptian forward, who will turn 34 in June, reached an agreement with the club to depart on a free transfer this summer, despite having one year remaining on his contract. His departure marks the close of a chapter that transformed the club, the league, and the sport itself.
Salah arrived at Anfield in 2017 from Roma for a fee of £34 million and quickly established himself as one of the finest players of his generation. Over nine extraordinary years, he has amassed 255 goals in 435 appearances, making him third on the club’s all-time scoring list, behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. His contribution helped Liverpool win two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the FA Cup, and multiple domestic cup trophies.
In a heartfelt video posted on social media, Salah spoke directly to the supporters, expressing his gratitude and affection for the city and its people. He described Liverpool as “not just a football club” but rather “a passion, a history, and a spirit” that cannot be adequately put into words. Echoing the iconic club anthem, he closed his message with the words: “Because of all of you, I will never walk alone.”
Salah’s season has been complicated by a public disagreement with head coach Arne Slot in December, when he claimed his relationship with the manager was essentially nonexistent and accused the club of using him as a scapegoat for poor results. He was subsequently dropped for a Champions League trip but was later reintegrated and reminded the world of his quality with a stunning goal against Galatasaray in a 4-0 win — becoming the first African player to score 50 goals in European competition.
Despite the bittersweet ending to his time on Merseyside, Salah’s legacy is unshakeable. His agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, confirmed that no destination has been decided yet, keeping the football world in suspense over where this global superstar will ply his trade next. Whatever lies ahead, his place among the game’s true greats is firmly and permanently secured.