Mohamed Salah’s extraordinary Liverpool journey is drawing to a close, with the Egyptian forward confirming he will leave the club this summer on a free transfer. Having spent nine unforgettable years at Anfield after joining from Roma in 2017, Salah departs as the club’s third-highest scorer in history with 255 goals across 435 appearances. The announcement, delivered via a personal video message shared on social media, has reverberated throughout the football world.
The statistics that define Salah’s Liverpool tenure are those of a generational talent: four Premier League Golden Boots, three PFA Player of the Year awards, and a collection of medals that spans two league titles, the Champions League, FA Cup, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and two League Cups. His goals-per-game ratio and consistency across nearly a decade place him among the most effective forwards the Premier League has ever produced. Only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt have scored more goals for Liverpool in the club’s 134-year history.
Salah’s video tribute to the club and its supporters was sincere and deeply felt, touching on the bonds that had been forged over nine years at one of football’s great institutions. He spoke of Liverpool as a home not just for himself but for his family, and said that the club’s spirit was something he would carry wherever his future career takes him. His famous parting words — “I will never walk alone” — were a moving tribute to the culture and community that define Liverpool Football Club.
This season brought Salah’s most public difficulties at Anfield, including a falling-out with head coach Arne Slot that led to his exclusion from a Champions League squad. He bounced back in characteristic style, scoring a stunning effort against Galatasaray that cemented his status as Africa’s leading scorer in Champions League history. The goal served as a reminder of what Liverpool will be losing when he departs in the summer.
His agent Ramy Abbas Issa was deliberately vague about Salah’s next destination, stating simply that his next club remains unknown — and that no one else can claim to know either. Liverpool’s statement highlighted Salah’s wish to inform fans early out of respect and gratitude, with the formal farewell event planned for later in the year. For now, Salah’s legacy is being celebrated by those fortunate enough to have watched him at his peak.