Mohamed Salah has broken millions of hearts around the world by confirming he will leave Liverpool at the end of this season, bringing an emotional close to one of the most celebrated careers in the history of English football. The Egyptian forward shared his farewell through a deeply personal video on social media, expressing his undying love for Liverpool and the remarkable journey the club has taken him on over nine extraordinary years. His departure on a free transfer this summer represents a pivotal moment not just for Liverpool, but for the sport as a whole.
Salah’s story at Liverpool began when the club acquired him from Roma for £34 million in 2017, a transfer that would prove to be one of the best pieces of business ever conducted in the Premier League. He scored 255 goals in 435 appearances, earning his place on Liverpool’s all-time scoring list behind only the great Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. His four Golden Boot awards and three PFA Player of the Year trophies confirm his standing as one of the finest individual performers the league has ever witnessed.
The departure on a free transfer reflects the financial reality of his contract, which is worth around £500,000 a week. His agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, told the press that Salah’s next destination is yet to be determined, maintaining the mystery that surrounds one of the summer’s most anticipated transfer sagas. Interest from the Saudi Pro League and leading European clubs is expected to be significant, with the player’s commercial appeal adding another dimension to the pursuit.
Salah’s trophy cabinet from his time at Liverpool is the envy of virtually every footballer in the world. Two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Cup, and two League Cups were all won with Salah playing a central and often decisive role. Despite a difficult season that included a public falling-out with manager Arne Slot, he delivered a brilliant Champions League goal against Galatasaray to become the first African player to score 50 in the competition.
Liverpool have pledged a full Anfield farewell that honours the scale of Salah’s achievements and the love that exists between player and club. The wave of tributes already flowing in, including an emotional message from Andy Robertson, suggests the send-off will be everything this iconic player deserves. In his video message, Salah promised to carry Liverpool with him always, a pledge that perfectly captures the bond forged over nine years between one of football’s greatest players and one of football’s greatest clubs.