Mohamed Salah has set the football world talking after announcing that this season will be his last at Liverpool, ending an association with the club that has defined an era of success on Merseyside. The Egyptian forward, who turns 34 in June, shared the news in an emotional video message addressed directly to Liverpool supporters, expressing his love for the club in deeply personal terms. He will leave on a free transfer this summer despite having 12 months remaining on his current contract.
The story of Salah at Liverpool is one of the great narratives in modern sport. He joined from Roma in 2017 for £34 million and proceeded to rewrite the club’s record books, scoring 255 goals in 435 games to become Liverpool’s third-highest scorer in history. Only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt, two of the club’s all-time greats, have scored more goals in Liverpool’s 134-year existence.
Salah’s weekly wage of approximately £500,000 makes the free transfer arrangement a practical one for both the player and the club. His agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, declined to confirm where Salah will play next season, adding significant intrigue to his transfer situation. The Saudi Pro League remains the most frequently cited destination, though the player’s continued quality at the highest level means European heavyweights are also likely to be monitoring the situation closely.
The honours Salah won during his Liverpool career are staggering in their volume and prestige. Two Premier League titles, one Champions League, the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Cup, and two League Cups represent a collection of silverware that most players could only dream of. His individual accolades, including four Golden Boots and three PFA awards, confirm his status as one of the Premier League’s greatest ever performers.
Liverpool have pledged to give Salah the send-off he deserves before he plays his final match at Anfield. The club acknowledged his wish to be transparent with supporters at the earliest opportunity, a gesture that earned him yet more admiration from the fanbase. Salah himself closed his video message with a reference to the club’s iconic anthem, promising that he would always be one of them and that Liverpool would forever be his home.
