The Egyptian ranks as the club’s third-highest scorer of all time with 255 goals, trailing only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt.
Mohamed Salah, one of Liverpool’s all-time greats and a key figure in the club’s recent era of success, will bid farewell to Anfield at the end of the season.
The Egyptian striker, whose prolific scoring, resilience, and unforgettable moments played a central role in securing two Premier League titles, a Champions League, and numerous other trophies, announced his departure in an emotional video shared on his social media accounts on Tuesday.
“Unfortunately, the day has come. This is the first part of my farewell,” Salah said. “I will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.
“I never imagined how deeply this club, this city, and these people would become part of my life,” the 33-year-old added.
“Liverpool is more than just a football club—it’s a passion, a history, a spirit. Words can’t capture it for anyone outside this club. We celebrated victories, won the biggest trophies, and stood together through the toughest times of our lives.”
Signed from AS Roma in 2017, Salah quickly became one of Liverpool’s greatest-ever players, helping the club secure two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup, two League Cups, and a Community Shield.
Third-Highest Goalscorer
With 255 goals in 435 appearances, Salah is Liverpool’s all-time third-highest scorer, trailing only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. He also claimed the Premier League Golden Boot four times.
“Mohamed Salah chose to make this announcement to fans at the earliest opportunity out of respect and gratitude, providing transparency about his future,” the club said in a statement.
Salah arrived this season following a remarkable 2024/25 campaign, widely regarded as one of the finest individual seasons in Premier League history. He scored 29 league goals and provided 18 assists in 38 matches, equalling the record for most goal involvements in a single season and setting the record for a 38-game campaign. He was named Premier League Player of the Season and won the Golden Boot and Playmaker Award—becoming the first player ever to achieve all three in one season.
Struggles This Season
This season, however, has been challenging. Salah has struggled for form from the start and endured long stretches without scoring.
Benched for Key Matches
His dip in form saw him benched for several key games, including Champions League fixtures, as his confidence and influence on the pitch declined.
Salah’s on-field difficulties were further complicated by a public clash with Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
In early December, after being left out for the third consecutive match, Salah accused the club of “throwing me under the bus” and hinted that his relationship with Slot had deteriorated. Reports linked him to a potential high-profile move to Saudi Arabia.
Slot later sought to downplay the incident, but it highlighted just how tense things had become during a season in which Salah, long a defining figure at Anfield, found himself out of favour.
A recent upturn in form saw him score a stunning goal in Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Galatasaray in last week’s Champions League last-16 tie, marking his 50th goal in Europe’s premier club competition.
Known as the “Egyptian King,” Salah remains adored by fans, with his popularity immortalised in numerous murals around Anfield, often depicting his iconic goal celebrations.
“Leaving is never easy,” Salah said. “You gave me the best time of my life. I will always be one of you. This club will always be home for me and my family. Thank you for everything. Because of all of you, I will never walk alone.”
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