Mohamed Salah to Leave Liverpool in 2026: Confirms Exit

Mohamed Salah Announces Departure from Liverpool at Season’s Finish

Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian forward, has confirmed he will leave Liverpool Football Club at the end of the 2025-2026 season, bringing an end to a nine-year tenure at Anfield. The announcement was made via an emotional video posted on Salah’s X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

A Surprising Decision

The decision comes as a surprise, considering Salah signed a two-year contract extension in April 2025, which was set to keep him at the club until the summer of 2027. The agreement to depart a year early will see Salah become a free agent this summer, allowing him to choose his next club without a transfer fee.

A Legacy at Anfield

Salah expressed his deep connection with the club, the city and its supporters in his farewell message. “I wanted to start by saying that I never imagined how deeply this club, this city, these people would become a part of my life,” Salah stated in the video. He emphasized that Liverpool is more than just a football club, describing it as “passion, history, spirit.”

During his time at Liverpool, Salah has established himself as one of the club’s greatest players, scoring 255 goals in 435 appearances, placing him third on Liverpool’s all-time goalscoring list behind Ian Rush (346) and Roger Hunt (285). ESPN reports he is also fourth among the top all-time Premier League scorers with 191 goals.

Trophy-Laden Career

Salah’s nine years at Liverpool have been marked by significant success, including winning eight major titles: two Premier League titles, a Champions League title, an FA Cup, and a Carabao Cup. Sky Sports highlights that he will depart having won every top trophy available.

Recent Challenges

While the departure was framed as a personal decision, reports suggest a difficult season for the 33-year-old contributed to the outcome. Sky Sports notes that Salah was dropped from the starting lineup at times and publicly clashed with head coach Arne Slot.

Farewell at Anfield

Liverpool has planned a farewell for Salah, with his final appearance at Anfield scheduled against Brentford on May 24, the last day of the Premier League season. Teammates Andy Robertson and Cody Gakpo have already paid tribute, calling Salah “the greatest” and a “true legend,” respectively.

What’s Next for Salah?

As a free agent, Salah will be able to negotiate with clubs from around the world. While his future destination remains uncertain, his departure marks the end of an era for Liverpool and one of the Premier League’s most iconic players.