Liverpool Football Club is preparing to bid farewell to one of its most decorated players in history after Mohamed Salah confirmed he would be leaving the club at the end of this season. The 33-year-old Egyptian international made his announcement through an emotional social media video, describing the depth of his connection to Liverpool and expressing his heartfelt thanks to everyone associated with the club. His departure on a free transfer this summer closes a chapter that will be remembered as one of the finest in the club’s 134-year history.
Salah joined Liverpool from Roma in 2017, with the club paying £34 million to secure his services. What followed was a decade-long love affair that produced 255 goals in 435 appearances and a place on Liverpool’s all-time scoring list behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. Four Premier League Golden Boots and three PFA Player of the Year awards further illustrate the extraordinary standard he maintained throughout his time at the club.
The free transfer arrangement was ultimately driven by the financial reality of Salah’s contract, which is worth approximately £500,000 per week including performance-related bonuses. His agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, remained tight-lipped about future plans, saying simply that no one yet knows where Salah will play next season. That statement alone has generated enormous excitement across the global football transfer market, with Saudi Arabia and top European clubs both firmly in the conversation.
The trophies Salah won during his Liverpool career are a testament to both his individual brilliance and the collective strength of the teams he was part of. Two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Cup, and two League Cups represent an astonishing collection of honours accumulated over just nine seasons. His 50th Champions League goal, scored against Galatasaray last week, made him the first African player to reach that landmark in the competition.
Liverpool have committed to honouring Salah with a formal farewell event at Anfield, ensuring the supporters who have adored him for nearly a decade can express their gratitude in person. Tributes from the football world have poured in, with Andy Robertson leading the way from within the dressing room by calling Salah an absolute joy and a true friend. The legacy he leaves behind at Liverpool is not simply measured in goals or trophies, but in the collective memories of a fanbase that experienced something truly special during his years in red.