Mohamed Salah has confirmed that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the current season, capping a nine-year spell that produced some of the most remarkable individual achievements in Premier League history. The Egyptian forward made the announcement through a video message on social media, speaking with emotion about the profound impact Liverpool has had on his life. His departure on a free transfer this summer brings a formal end to one of the game’s most celebrated club partnerships of the modern era.
Salah came to Liverpool from Roma in 2017 for £34 million and wasted no time in establishing himself as one of the world’s finest forwards. His 255 goals in 435 appearances rank him third in Liverpool’s all-time scoring list, a list that stretches back 134 years and features some of football’s most iconic names. He won four Premier League Golden Boots and three PFA Player of the Year awards, demonstrating a level of consistency that has become the hallmark of his extraordinary career.
The free transfer arrangement stems from the practical difficulty of continuing a contract worth approximately £500,000 per week. Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, chose not to reveal details of any future destination, maintaining excitement around one of the most eagerly anticipated transfer stories of the summer. Saudi Arabia and top European leagues are both understood to be in contention, though no formal offers have been confirmed at this stage.
Salah’s final act of individual history-making at Liverpool came just last week when he scored against Galatasaray in the Champions League, registering his 50th goal in the competition and becoming the first player from Africa to achieve that extraordinary feat. The goal was a reminder of the quality that has made him one of the most feared attackers of his generation. Even in what has been described as his most difficult season at the club, Salah has continued to deliver on the grandest stages.
With Liverpool still competing in the Champions League quarter-finals and the FA Cup last eight, Salah is focused on adding to his trophy haul before the season concludes. He is currently recovering from a muscle injury but remains in contention for upcoming fixtures. Liverpool have promised a full Anfield farewell, and the wave of tributes from teammates, staff, and supporters already flowing in suggests the send-off will be nothing short of spectacular.