Mohamed Salah has confirmed his departure from Liverpool at the end of this season, leaving behind 255 goals and a place among the club’s all-time greats that was never in any doubt from the moment he first pulled on the famous red shirt. The Egyptian forward made his announcement through a heartfelt social media video, addressing the Liverpool faithful with warmth and deep gratitude for nine years of unconditional support. His free transfer exit this summer marks the end of one of the most remarkable individual careers in the history of the Premier League.
Salah arrived at Liverpool from Roma in the summer of 2017, signed for £34 million in a move that transformed both the player and the club. His debut season produced 32 Premier League goals, a record for a 38-game campaign, immediately signaling the arrival of a truly exceptional talent. Over nine seasons, that talent was maintained and often elevated, resulting in 255 goals in 435 appearances and a place on Liverpool’s all-time list behind only the legendary Ian Rush and Roger Hunt.
His weekly earnings of approximately £500,000 made a free transfer exit the most sensible financial outcome for all parties. His agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, has been deliberately vague about future plans, confirming that no next club has been identified. The global transfer market is abuzz with speculation, with clubs from Saudi Arabia and across Europe’s leading leagues all expected to pursue the signature of one of football’s most coveted free agents.
The trophies Salah won during his Liverpool tenure include two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Cup, and two League Cups. This season, despite a very public dispute with manager Arne Slot, he delivered one of the greatest individual moments of his career when he scored his 50th Champions League goal against Galatasaray, becoming the first African player in history to reach that milestone in the competition. The goal was a reminder that, even at 33, Salah remains a force of genuine world-class quality.
Liverpool have pledged a formal Anfield farewell that honors every goal, every title, and every memory Salah has created for the club. Teammate Andy Robertson’s glowing tribute, describing Salah as the greatest to ever wear the red shirt and praising both his footballing brilliance and his personal character, captured the sentiment shared across the entire football community. For supporters who have had the privilege of watching Salah represent their club, his departure signals not just the loss of a player, but the end of a golden era that they will treasure forever.