Mohamed Salah’s extraordinary chapter at Liverpool has come to a close. The Egyptian forward, 33, confirmed this week that he will depart Anfield at the end of the season on a free transfer, with both the club and player having reached an agreement that now is the right moment for a new direction. His contract, which pays around £500,000 a week and includes performance-related bonuses, will not be renewed.
It is difficult to overstate what Salah has meant to Liverpool over the course of nine seasons. He arrived in 2017 as a promising but somewhat unproven talent and rapidly developed into a global superstar. His 255 goals have made him the club’s third-highest scorer ever, surpassing legends whose names are etched into the very foundation of English football. He won titles, set records, and inspired a generation of supporters in ways that will resonate for decades.
The farewell that Salah gave to Liverpool and its fans was characteristic of the man: warm, genuine, and thoughtful. In his social media video, he spoke of being surprised by how deeply the city had embedded itself in his heart. He described Liverpool as more than a football institution, calling it a “passion,” a “history,” and an inexplicable “spirit.” He acknowledged the support of the fans during challenging moments and closed with the words of the club’s famous anthem as a final, meaningful gesture.
His final season has been his most testing. The very public disagreement with head coach Arne Slot in December — where Salah said their working relationship barely existed — made front pages around the world. Dropped for a Champions League away fixture as a result, many wondered if his Liverpool career was already effectively over. But he came back, and he delivered, most notably with the goal against Galatasaray that made him Africa’s highest scorer in Champions League history.
No decision has been made on where Salah will play next season. His agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, confirmed this while adding that even insiders remain unaware of the final destination. The list of potential suitors is long and global — Saudi Arabia has long been mentioned, but European clubs will certainly make their approaches. For now, Liverpool fans will focus on enjoying the final weeks of Salah’s time in red, knowing they have witnessed something truly special.