Mohamed Salah to Depart Liverpool After Nine Years at Anfield
Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian forward who has become a defining figure for Liverpool Football Club, will leave the club at the end of the 2025-26 season. The Premier League club announced the departure on Tuesday, marking the end of a nine-year chapter for one of its greatest-ever players. ESPN and Al Jazeera confirmed the news.
A Remarkable Anfield Career
Arriving from Roma in 2017, Salah made 435 appearances for Liverpool, scoring an impressive 255 goals. His contributions were instrumental in securing two Premier League titles and a Champions League victory for the club.
Despite signing a two-year contract extension last April, tying him to the club until the end of the 2026-27 season, Salah expressed his desire to leave. This followed criticism of the club and manager Arne Slot in December after being left out of the team for three successive matches, stating he felt “thrown under the bus.”
Salah’s Statement and Future Plans
“I wanted to start by saying that I never imagined how deeply this club, this city, these people would become part of my life,” Salah said in a video message posted on X. “Liverpool is not just a football club. It’s a passion, it’s a history, it’s a spirit.”
While Liverpool’s statement did not disclose Salah’s next destination, Al Jazeera reports he has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League.
Key Achievements at Liverpool
- Two Premier League titles
- Champions League title
- FIFA Club World Cup
- UEFA Super Cup
- FA Cup
- Two League Cups
- FA Community Shield
Reintegration and Continued Performance
Following the Africa Cup of Nations, Salah was reintegrated into the squad and became a regular starter. Despite earlier disagreements, he continued to contribute significantly to the team’s performance.
Salah departs Liverpool as the club’s third-highest all-time goalscorer, behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt.