Mohamed Salah has officially confirmed his departure from Liverpool at the end of this season, marking the beginning of farewell celebrations for a player who has given the club some of its greatest moments in living memory. The Egyptian forward shared his announcement through a heartfelt video addressed to supporters worldwide, expressing his love for Liverpool and the city with words that touched millions. His free transfer exit represents the natural conclusion of a nine-year partnership that produced goals, trophies, and memories in extraordinary abundance.
Salah joined Liverpool from Roma in the summer of 2017 for £34 million and rapidly became one of the most celebrated players in the world. His 255 goals in 435 appearances place him third on Liverpool’s all-time scoring list, a list topped only by the legendary Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. Season after season, he delivered performances of the highest quality, winning four Premier League Golden Boots and three PFA Player of the Year awards along the way.
The financial reality of his £500,000-per-week contract made a free transfer the most sensible outcome for both parties. His agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, has been careful to keep future plans private, maintaining the suspense that surrounds one of football’s most anticipated transfer stories. Interest from the Saudi Pro League and top European clubs is widely expected, given the player’s enduring quality and global commercial profile.
Looking back at the highlights of Salah’s Liverpool career, it is impossible to pick just one defining moment. His debut season record of 32 Premier League goals, his vital contributions to two title-winning campaigns, and his recent 50th Champions League goal against Galatasaray, which made him the first African player to reach that total, all stand as testament to a career of breathtaking brilliance. Even this season, following a public dispute with Arne Slot, Salah has continued to prove his worth on the grandest stages.
Liverpool have pledged to honor Salah with a farewell at Anfield that matches his importance to the club. Tributes from across the football world have already begun to pour in, with Andy Robertson leading the way from within the dressing room. In his farewell video, Salah vowed to carry Liverpool with him always, a promise that confirmed what everyone who has watched him in red already knows: his connection to this club runs far deeper than any contract or transfer fee could ever express.