Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025-26 season, the Premier League club confirmed Tuesday, marking the end of a nine-year tenure at Anfield. The 33-year-old Egyptian forward, who joined from Roma in 2017, has become one of the club's most iconic players during his time at the club. Over his career at Anfield, Salah has made 435 appearances and scored 255 goals, contributing to two Premier League titles and a Champions League victory. Liverpool released a statement announcing Salah's departure, stating that he had reached an agreement with the club to conclude his time at the club. The forward expressed his desire to share the news directly with fans as soon as possible, emphasizing his deep respect and gratitude for their support. Salah had signed a two-year contract extension in April 2025, which would have kept him at the club until the end of the 2026-27 season. However, his future became uncertain in December when he publicly criticized the club and manager Arne Slot after being omitted from the team for three consecutive matches. He accused the club of "throwing him under the bus" amid a poor run of form and questioned his relationship with Slot, suggesting he might leave during the January transfer window. As a result, Salah was left out of the squad for a Champions League match against Inter Milan. However, he was reintegrated into the team following the Africa Cup of Nations in the winter and has since been a regular starter. In his farewell message, Salah described Liverpool as more than just a football club, calling it a "passion, a history, and a spirit." He thanked teammates past and present, as well as fans, for their unwavering support during both his successes and challenges. "Leaving is never easy," he said, "but you gave me the best time of my life.#liverpool #champions_league #africa_cup_of_nations #mohamed_salah #arneslot
