The long-standing speculation surrounding the future of Liverpool’s talismanic forward, Mohamed Salah, reached a definitive conclusion on Tuesday evening as the Egyptian international officially confirmed his impending exit from the club. Through a poignant video message shared across his social media platforms, the 33-year-old revealed that the current 2025/26 campaign will serve as his final chapter in a Red shirt. Salah, who arrived on Merseyside from AS Roma in June 2017 for a then-club-record fee, has chosen to conclude his journey at Anfield as a free agent this coming summer, bringing an end to one of the most prolific individual tenures in the history of English football.
In the emotional footage released to his global fanbase, the forward expressed the gravity of the moment, marking the beginning of a long goodbye to the supporters who have championed him for nearly a decade.
“Unfortunately the day has come. This is the first part of my farewell. I will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.”
Coinciding with the player’s personal announcement, Liverpool FC issued a formal communiquĂ© acknowledging that Salah had requested an early resolution to his contractual situation to ensure clarity for the club’s future planning. The statement emphasized that the decision was rooted in mutual respect, allowing the fans sufficient time to celebrate the legacy of their “Egyptian King” before his departure.
The club’s official tribute noted:
“Salah expressed his wish to make this announcement to the supporters at the earliest possible opportunity to provide transparency about his future due to his respect and gratitude for them. Signed from AS Roma in the summer of 2017, the No 11 has firmly established himself as one of the greatest players in Liverpool’s history, helping the club to two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup and two League Cups, as well as an FA Community Shield. His 255 goals in 435 appearances to date has the Egyptian sitting third on the Reds’ all-time leading goalscorers chart, winning the Premier League Golden Boot on four occasions in addition to a host of personal accolades.”
Since his debut in 2017, Salah has been the primary engine behind Liverpool’s return to the pinnacle of world football. His statistical output—averaging over 25 goals per season—has seen him eclipse numerous club records and cement his status as the highest-scoring non-Englishman to ever represent the side. As the club enters the final months of the season, the focus now shifts toward a fairy-tale ending for the veteran attacker, who remains a central figure in the team’s pursuit of further silverware. For the Anfield faithful, the news marks the departure of a foundational pillar of the modern era, leaving a void that will require a generational talent to fill.
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