Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of this season on a free transfer, the club and player confirmed jointly, drawing the curtain on one of the most celebrated careers in English football. The 33-year-old Egyptian forward shared a deeply personal video message with supporters, acknowledging the unique bond he has formed with the club and the city of Liverpool over nearly a decade. His announcement was made with the full agreement of the club, who respected his wish to inform fans as transparently and as early as possible.
When Salah first arrived at Anfield from Roma for £34 million in 2017, few could have predicted the scale of the impact he would go on to make. He transformed from a talented wide forward into a globally recognized superstar, finishing his Liverpool career with 255 goals in 435 matches. That record places him third on the club’s all-time scoring charts, behind only the iconic Ian Rush and Roger Hunt in a history spanning 134 years.
Salah’s contract at Liverpool is believed to be worth around £500,000 a week, and the mutual decision to part on a free transfer reflects the financial realities of extending such an arrangement. His agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, was careful to keep future options open, stating publicly that Salah’s next club remains unknown. Interest is expected from the Saudi Pro League as well as top clubs across Europe, given the player’s enduring quality and global commercial appeal.
The trophies Salah accumulated during his time at Liverpool paint a picture of sustained team success: two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Cup, and two League Cups. On an individual level, he won the Premier League Golden Boot four times and was named PFA Player of the Year on three separate occasions. His stunning goal against Galatasaray last week, his 50th in Champions League history, made him the first player from the African continent to reach that landmark.
Liverpool have confirmed that a full tribute and farewell event will take place at Anfield before the season’s end, ensuring supporters can properly say goodbye to their beloved No. 11. Salah is presently sidelined with a muscle injury, though he remains in contention for the Manchester City clash on April 4. Teammate Andy Robertson spoke for many when he described Salah as the greatest to ever wear the Liverpool shirt, a sentiment echoed by millions of fans around the world.