Mohamed Salah has announced that he will leave Liverpool at the end of this season in one of the most emotional football farewells of recent times, citing his deep love for the club, the city, and its supporters as the motivation for sharing the news with such transparency. The Egyptian forward posted a heartfelt video on social media in which he said he never imagined how profoundly Liverpool would become embedded in his life over nine extraordinary years. His departure on a free transfer, agreed in full cooperation with the club, marks the conclusion of one of the Premier League’s greatest individual journeys.
From his £34 million arrival from Roma in 2017 to the present day, Salah has been Liverpool’s most influential player in the modern era. His 255 goals in 435 appearances place him third on the club’s all-time scoring list, with only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt having netted more in Liverpool’s 134-year history. Four Premier League Golden Boots and three PFA Player of the Year trophies are the formal recognition of a career built on consistent, breathtaking excellence.
The financial logic of his free transfer exit is straightforward, driven by a weekly salary of approximately £500,000. His agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, chose to keep future plans private, confirming only that no next club has been identified. That statement has ignited a global conversation about where Salah will continue his career, with Saudi Arabia and Europe’s leading clubs all expected to be involved in the pursuit.
The honours Salah won during his Liverpool tenure include two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Cup, and two League Cups. Despite a challenging season that included a public falling-out with manager Arne Slot, Salah delivered a stunning Champions League goal against Galatasaray last week to become the first African player to score 50 goals in the history of the competition. The moment was a reminder of the qualities that have made him one of football’s most revered forwards.
Liverpool have promised a formal farewell at Anfield to celebrate a player who has become central to the identity and success of the club. Tributes from teammates, including a deeply personal message from Andy Robertson, have underlined the love and respect that exists for Salah throughout the dressing room and beyond. In his farewell video, Salah closed with a promise that Liverpool would forever be his home, a statement that encapsulated everything the club has come to mean to one of its greatest ever servants.