There are careers and then there are careers — and Mohamed Salah’s nine-year stint at Liverpool falls firmly into the second category. The Egyptian forward has announced he will leave Anfield on a free transfer at the conclusion of the current campaign, ending an association that produced some of the most unforgettable moments in recent football history. His departure was confirmed via a personal video message shared on social media, prompting an emotional response from supporters across the globe.
Salah joined Liverpool from Roma in 2017 for £34 million and never looked back, scoring 255 goals in 435 appearances to become the club’s third-highest scorer in its 134-year history. His four Premier League Golden Boots and three PFA Player of the Year awards reflect individual brilliance matched by team achievement: two league titles, the Champions League, FA Cup, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and two League Cups all found their way into the Anfield trophy cabinet during his tenure. He remains one of the most decorated players in modern Liverpool history.
In a farewell video that moved fans across the world, Salah described his time at Liverpool as the greatest period of his life. He spoke of the city and the supporters as having become truly part of who he is, and promised that regardless of where his future takes him, he will always consider Liverpool his home. The video concluded with a tribute to the fans that doubled as a reference to the iconic Anfield anthem — “I will never walk alone.”
This season offered both challenges and brilliance. His public clash with head coach Arne Slot and subsequent omission from a Champions League squad made headlines for difficult reasons, but Salah’s quality always found a way to reassert itself. His Champions League goal against Galatasaray — making him Africa’s all-time leading scorer in the competition — was a fitting symbol of a career that has consistently produced historic moments at the highest level.
With his agent confirming no decision has been made on his next destination, the summer transfer window promises to be dominated by speculation. Liverpool will stage formal farewell celebrations after the season ends, with the club currently focused on Champions League and FA Cup pursuits. Mohamed Salah leaves Liverpool not with a quiet exit, but with the full-throated appreciation of a club and city that knows exactly what they had.