Mohamed Salah has confirmed that he will depart Liverpool at the end of this season in what marks the conclusion of one of the most successful individual tenures in the history of English club football. The 33-year-old made the announcement through a deeply moving social media video, addressing the Liverpool faithful with genuine warmth and emotion. His free transfer exit, agreed with the club despite having 12 months remaining on his contract, brings a remarkable nine-year partnership to its natural conclusion.
Salah has been at the heart of everything Liverpool have achieved since his £34 million arrival from Roma in 2017. His 255 goals in 435 appearances place him third on the club’s all-time scoring list behind Ian Rush and Roger Hunt, two names that represent the very pinnacle of Liverpool goalscoring history. His haul of four Premier League Golden Boots and three PFA Player of the Year awards speaks to a consistency that is almost unmatched in the modern era.
The financial logic of a free transfer is clear given Salah’s current earnings of approximately £500,000 per week. His agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, confirmed that no next destination has been chosen, keeping speculation alive across the global football community. Interest from Saudi Arabia and several top European clubs is anticipated, with the full extent of his transfer options expected to become clear as the summer window approaches.
Despite a season that brought personal and professional challenges, including a public disagreement with head coach Arne Slot, Salah has continued to deliver performances of the highest quality. His goal against Galatasaray in the Champions League last week made him the first African player to score 50 goals in the competition, a historic milestone that underlined his enduring brilliance. The achievement served as a powerful reminder of why he remains one of the most respected forwards in global football.
Liverpool have committed to organizing a proper send-off for Salah at Anfield, one that reflects the enormous contribution he has made to the club over nearly a decade. Andy Robertson’s tribute, describing Salah as having a mentality second to none and calling him one of the greatest ever to wear the shirt, captured the reverence felt throughout the dressing room. For Liverpool supporters who have had the pleasure of watching this iconic player represent their club, the announcement of his departure marks the close of a chapter that will be talked about for as long as football is played on Merseyside.