Mohamed Salah’s name has been etched permanently into football history, and this week his Liverpool career reached its inevitable conclusion when the Egyptian forward confirmed he would be leaving the club at season’s end. After nine years at Anfield, 255 goals, and a trophy collection that rivals any in the club’s modern era, Salah will depart on a free transfer this summer with his next destination as yet unknown. His announcement was delivered with warmth and sincerity in a video message shared directly with Liverpool’s global fanbase.
Salah’s journey at Liverpool began in the summer of 2017 when he arrived from Roma for £34 million and promptly rewrote expectations with a record-breaking debut season. Nine years later, only the immortal Ian Rush and Roger Hunt have scored more goals for the club across its 134-year history. His trophy haul — two league titles, the Champions League, FA Cup, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and two League Cups — represents a career of elite achievement across every competition.
The video Salah released to mark his departure was among the most touching sporting farewells seen in recent years. He spoke of Liverpool’s unique spirit, the city’s warmth, and the fans whose support had been the foundation of his success at the club. His message was concluded with a line that will echo through Anfield long after his playing days there are over: “Because of all of you, I will never walk alone.”
His final season has been one of contrasts — a period of public friction with manager Arne Slot followed by characteristic resilience and quality. Salah was dropped for a Champions League fixture at Inter Milan but bounced back to score against Galatasaray and become Africa’s all-time leading scorer in the Champions League with 50 goals. That milestone was a historical first, achieved in true Salah fashion: at the highest level and against top opposition.
Liverpool’s official response praised Salah for his transparency with supporters and confirmed that formal farewell events would be staged at the season’s end. With PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals and Manchester City in the FA Cup last eight, Liverpool still has meaningful games to play — and Salah, despite a muscle injury, may yet contribute before the curtain falls. His legacy, however, is complete.