Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool this summer in a free transfer, concluding a reign at Anfield that established him as the greatest Egyptian footballer of his generation and one of the finest players ever to grace the Premier League. The 33-year-old shared his farewell in a moving social media video, expressing profound emotion about the end of his nine-year tenure at the club. His announcement has resonated deeply with Liverpool supporters and the global football community, who recognize that an era of extraordinary achievement is coming to an end.
Salah’s arrival from Roma for £34 million in 2017 was the beginning of a transformation that would see Liverpool dominate both English and European football. He scored 255 goals in 435 appearances, placing him third on the club’s all-time list behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. His debut season alone produced 32 Premier League goals, breaking the record for most goals scored in a single 38-game campaign and signaling the arrival of a genuinely historic talent.
The free transfer arrangement reflects the financial logic of his contract, worth around £500,000 per week. His agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, remained deliberately unclear about future destinations, confirming only that no decision has been reached. This has opened the door to speculation about a move to the Saudi Pro League, long linked with the player, as well as interest from major European clubs who recognize the once-in-a-generation opportunity his free transfer represents.
Salah leaves Liverpool with two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup, the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, and two League Cups to his name. These collective achievements were complemented by four Golden Boot awards and three PFA Player of the Year trophies. Despite a challenging season marked by a public dispute with manager Arne Slot, he scored his 50th Champions League goal last week against Galatasaray, setting a new record as the first African player to achieve that feat in the competition.
Liverpool have promised a formal farewell at Anfield to properly honor a player who has become one of the club’s most beloved figures. Andy Robertson’s glowing tribute on social media, calling Salah the greatest ever Liverpool player, captured the emotions of the dressing room and supporters alike. In closing his farewell video, Salah echoed the words of the club’s famous anthem, a fitting final gesture from a man who dedicated nine years of his life to the red of Liverpool.