A formal announcement has confirmed what many feared — Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of this season, ending a partnership that transformed both the player and the club. The Egyptian forward, 33, will depart as a free agent this summer following nine seasons during which he established himself as one of the greatest attackers in Liverpool’s storied history. His farewell video, posted on social media, has prompted an outpouring of tributes across the football world.
Salah’s arrival from Roma for £34 million in 2017 is now widely considered one of football’s best value transfers. His return of 255 goals in 435 appearances places him third on Liverpool’s all-time scoring list, and the medals he has won — two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FA Cup, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and two League Cups — reflect a player who consistently delivered in the biggest moments. His contract, reportedly worth around £500,000 a week, made a free transfer a financially logical outcome for all parties.
In his farewell message, Salah expressed deep affection for Liverpool, describing it as a place that had shaped him in ways he could never fully explain. He spoke passionately about the fans, whose support through both triumph and hardship had meant everything to him over the years. The emotional video ended with a tribute that will be long remembered: “Because of all of you, I will never walk alone.”
This season has been defined by both challenge and inspiration for Salah. A public row with head coach Arne Slot saw him dropped from the squad for a Champions League fixture, but he regained his place and his sharpness, scoring spectacularly against Galatasaray to become the first African player to score 50 Champions League goals. His capacity for brilliance in high-pressure situations never truly dimmed, even in his most difficult campaign.
Robertson’s Instagram tribute described Salah as one of the greatest to wear the Liverpool shirt and called it a privilege to have shared a pitch with him. Liverpool confirmed that Salah’s farewell would be properly marked when the season ends, with the club focused for now on their remaining Champions League and FA Cup commitments. Salah’s place in football history is assured — what comes next for him will be one of the summer’s most compelling stories.