Liverpool Football Club’s iconic forward Mohamed Salah has declared his intention to leave the club upon the conclusion of the current season. The 33-year-old Egyptian international, a transformative figure at Anfield since his 2017 arrival from Roma, delivered the emotional announcement through a personally recorded video message distributed across his social media platforms.
In his address, Salah revealed: ‘Unfortunately the day has come. This is the first part of my farewell. I will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.’ This decision comes despite the player having signed a two-year contract extension just eleven months prior in April 2025, with the club confirming a mutual agreement had been reached regarding his departure on a free transfer.
The timing of this revelation, according to Liverpool officials, reflects Salah’s desire to provide transparency to supporters ‘at the earliest possible opportunity’ out of respect for their unwavering loyalty. The Egyptian star emotionally reflected on his transformative journey, stating: ‘I never imagined how deeply this club, this city, these people would become part of my life. Liverpool is not just a football club. It’s a passion. It’s a history. It’s a spirit.’
Salah’s departure concludes what has been statistically his most challenging campaign in Liverpool colors, netting just 10 goals across 34 appearances in all competitions. The season witnessed public tensions emerge following December comments where Salah suggested he had been ‘thrown under the bus’ by the club amid a deteriorated relationship with head coach Arne Slot.
Despite the current campaign’s difficulties, Salah’s legacy remains unquestioned. His monumental contribution includes 255 goals in 435 appearances—placing him third in Liverpool’s all-time scoring records behind Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. During his nine-year tenure, he propelled the club to two Premier League titles, Champions League glory, Club World Cup victory, along with domestic cup successes in the FA Cup and EFL Cup.
Individual accolades include four Premier League Golden Boot awards and three PFA Player of the Year honors (2018, 2022, 2025). Teammate Andy Robertson immediately hailed Salah as ‘the greatest’ in Liverpool’s history, while former defender Stephen Warnock drew parallels with Jürgen Klopp’s emotional departure announcement in January 2024.
Liverpool currently sit fifth in the Premier League with seven matches remaining while competing in Champions League quarter-finals against Paris Saint-Germain and an FA Cup clash with Manchester City. The club indicated plans for a proper farewell celebration will be arranged later, noting Salah remains ‘firmly focused’ on achieving the strongest possible finish to his remarkable Anfield chapter.