One of football’s most enduring love stories has come to an end, with Mohamed Salah confirming his departure from Liverpool at the close of the current season. The 33-year-old Egyptian international will leave on a free transfer this summer, having spent nine extraordinary years at Anfield building a legacy that few players in the club’s history can rival. His announcement was made via a heartfelt video posted on social media, catching many by surprise despite the underlying circumstances making it increasingly inevitable.
Salah’s numbers at Liverpool speak louder than words — 255 goals in 435 appearances, four Golden Boot awards, and a haul of major honours including two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FA Cup, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and two League Cups. He joined the club from Roma in 2017 for £34 million in what has since been considered one of the greatest transfer deals in football history. His consistency over nearly a decade placed him firmly among the Premier League’s all-time elite.
In his farewell message, Salah acknowledged the profound impact Liverpool had made on his life both professionally and personally. He spoke of the city, the fans, and the club’s spirit as things he would carry with him forever, regardless of where his future takes him. His agent confirmed that no decision has yet been made about his next destination, with clubs worldwide expected to pursue one of football’s biggest names.
The season has brought its share of challenges for Salah, including a public falling-out with head coach Arne Slot that temporarily saw him excluded from the squad. He responded with typical resilience, most recently scoring a spectacular strike against Galatasaray to become the first African player to score 50 goals in the UEFA Champions League. That moment encapsulated everything that makes Salah special — technically brilliant, historically significant, and achieved against all expectations.
Liverpool’s leadership praised Salah’s desire to be transparent with supporters about his future, releasing a joint statement that acknowledged his wish to make the announcement early. With the club still active in the Champions League quarter-finals and FA Cup last eight, the focus for now remains on silverware rather than sentiment. The full farewell celebrations, Liverpool promised, will come at the season’s end when he says his final goodbye to Anfield.