Mohamed Salah has confirmed he will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the season, bringing to a close a remarkable nine-year spell that reshaped the club’s modern era.
The Egyptian forward made the announcement on Tuesday in an emotional video posted on social media, expressing deep affection for the club and its supporters.
“Liverpool is not just a football club. It’s a passion, it’s a history, it’s a spirit. I can’t explain in words to anyone not part of this club,” Salah said.
The 33-year-old joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2017 and quickly became one of the most influential players in the club’s history.
Since his arrival at Anfield, Salah has scored 255 goals, placing him third on Liverpool’s all-time goalscoring list behind club legends Ian Rush and Roger Hunt.
During his time with the Reds, he helped the club win two Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League, alongside several other domestic and international trophies.
Beyond his statistics, Salah became the symbol of the club’s revival under former manager Jürgen Klopp. Alongside attacking partners Sadio Mané and Roberto Firmino, he formed one of the most formidable forward lines in European football.
Last season, Salah remained Liverpool’s key player under new head coach Arne Slot. He scored 29 goals and secured the Premier League Golden Boot for a record-equalling fourth time as Liverpool captured their 20th English league title.
Despite signing a new two-year contract in April after months of speculation over his future, tensions reportedly emerged earlier this season.
Salah publicly said he had been “thrown under the bus” by Liverpool and hinted at a strained relationship with coach Slot following a dip in form that saw him dropped from the starting lineup.
Shortly afterward, the Egyptian forward left to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations before returning to Liverpool in January, where he regained a regular starting role.
Although Slot attempted to move past the controversy, Salah never publicly apologised for the comments, and speculation about his future at the club continued.
With his departure now confirmed, Liverpool faces the challenge of replacing one of the most influential players in its modern history while entering another transitional period.
