Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing to a close a nine-year spell at Anfield. The 33-year-old Egypt international confirmed the news via a video message on his social media accounts, marking the end of an era for one of the club's most decorated players.
Salah, who joined Liverpool from Roma in June 2017, signed a new two-year contract in April 2025 but will depart on a free transfer after the club said they had "reached an agreement" over his future. The forward has scored 255 goals in 435 appearances for the Reds, making him the third-highest goalscorer in the club's history.
Difficult season and strained relations
By his own high standards, it has been a challenging campaign for Salah on the pitch. He has managed 10 goals in 34 games across all competitions, putting him on course for his lowest tally in a season during his time at Anfield. In December, Salah told reporters after Liverpool's 3-3 draw at Leeds that he felt "thrown under the bus" by the club, and his relationship with head coach Arne Slot had reportedly broken down.
There was speculation that Salah could leave during the January transfer window, but he subsequently returned to the side following his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations. Liverpool stated that the timing of Salah's announcement was because he wished to tell supporters "at the earliest possible opportunity" and to "provide transparency about his future due to his respect and gratitude for them."
Emotional farewell and lasting legacy
Salah's time on Merseyside has left a significant mark on his life, having lived through the Covid-19 pandemic and, more recently, the death of team-mate Diogo Jota. In his video message, he said: "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."
"I can't explain it in words to anyone not part of this club. We celebrated victory. We won the most important trophies and we fought together through the hardest time in our life. I want to thank everyone who was part of this club throughout my time here, especially the team-mates, past and present."
During his nine years at Liverpool, Salah has played a key role in reviving the club's fortunes on the pitch. He has helped the team secure two Premier League titles, the Champions League, Fifa Club World Cup, Uefa Super Cup, FA Cup, two EFL Cups, and the Community Shield. Salah has won the Premier League golden boot on four occasions and been named the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year three times—in 2018, 2022, and 2025.
Salah also praised the support he has received from Liverpool fans, saying they "showed me through the best time of my career" and "stood by me in the toughest times." He added: "It's something I will never forget and something I will take with me always. Leaving is never easy. You gave me the best time of my life, I will be always one of you. The club will always be my home, to me and to my family. Thank you for everything. Because of all of you I will never walk alone."
Liverpool described Salah's time at Anfield as a "remarkable nine-year chapter" and said plans to show their appreciation will come at a later date. The club added: "With plenty still left to play for this season, Salah is firmly focused on trying to achieve the best possible finish to the campaign for Liverpool. Therefore, the time to fully celebrate his legacy and achievements will follow later in the year when he bids farewell to Anfield."
