After nearly a decade of breathtaking performances, Mohamed Salah has officially announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of this season on a free transfer. The 33-year-old Egyptian, widely considered one of the greatest players to have worn the famous red shirt, confirmed the news in a personal video message that resonated deeply with supporters around the world. His departure brings to an end an era of individual brilliance that helped reshape Liverpool’s standing in global football.
Salah’s contract, reportedly valued at approximately £500,000 per week including bonuses, has one year remaining, but both the player and the club agreed a free transfer this summer made the most sense for all parties. Since arriving from Roma for £34 million in 2017, he has accumulated 255 goals in 435 appearances, placing him third on Liverpool’s all-time scoring list. Among the trophies he has won are two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FA Cup, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and two League Cups.
The video statement released by Salah was deeply personal, filled with gratitude and affection for a club that, by his own admission, became a second home to him. He acknowledged the unwavering support of the fans during both the highs and lows of his career and promised to carry Liverpool in his heart wherever he goes. His agent added a layer of intrigue by confirming that no destination has yet been finalised for next season.
This has been Salah’s most challenging season in the Premier League, with well-publicised friction between himself and manager Arne Slot creating an uncomfortable atmosphere at the club. Despite being dropped for the Champions League trip to Inter Milan, he returned to form emphatically, scoring a stunning effort against Galatasaray to become Africa’s top scorer in Champions League history with 50 goals. His ability to produce decisive moments under pressure has never truly left him.
Liverpool described Salah as committed to giving everything in the remaining weeks of the season, with the club still contesting the Champions League quarter-finals and FA Cup. A muscle injury currently keeps him out of action, though he has not been ruled out of the April 4 fixture against Manchester City at the Etihad. The farewell celebrations will come later, but the football world is already reflecting on a career that redefined what was possible for a winger in the modern game.