Mo Salah Confirms He Will Leave Liverpool After Nine Years at the End of the Season

Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025-26 season, bringing his nine-year spell at Anfield to a close. The Egyptian winger posted an emotional video on his social media platforms on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, confirming his decision to depart the club despite having one year remaining on his contract. Liverpool released an official statement shortly after Salah’s video, confirming that the forward “has reached an agreement with the Reds that will see him close a remarkable nine-year chapter at Anfield.“

Salah’s Historic Liverpool Legacy

Salah joined Liverpool in 2017 and has made 435 appearances for the club, scoring 255 goals, placing him third on the Reds’ all-time goalscorers chart behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. The 33-year-old has won the Premier League Golden Boot on four occasions and helped Liverpool win two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup, two Carabao Cups and an FA Community Shield.

Major Trophies Won with Liverpool

Salah’s Emotional Announcement

In his announcement, Salah said: “Hello, everyone. Unfortunately, the day has come. This is the first part of my farewell. I will be leaving Liverpool at the end of this season.” He continued: “I never imagined how deeply this club, this city, these people, would become part of my life. Liverpool is not just a football club. It is a passion, a history, it’s a spirit that I can’t explain in words to anyone not part of this club.”

Salah added emotionally: “Leaving is never easy. You gave me the best time of my life. I will always be one of you. This club will always be my home, to me and my family. Thank you for everything. Because of all of you, I will never walk alone.”

Reasons Behind the Departure

The decision comes after a difficult season for both Salah and Liverpool, with a public rift between the Egyptian and coach Arne Slot erupting earlier in the campaign, with Salah saying he felt he had been thrown “under the bus” by the club. Despite signing a new two-year deal last summer, his performances have been well below par this term in what has been a disappointing title defense.

Potential Next Destinations

Salah has been linked with clubs in the Saudi Pro League for some time, with reports indicating he has already held talks over a possible switch to Al-Ittihad. However, MLS has also emerged as a possible destination for the iconic forward.

Liverpool’s Official Statement

Liverpool’s statement read: “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. With plenty still left to play for this season, Salah is firmly focused on trying to achieve the best possible finish to the campaign for Liverpool and, therefore, the time to fully celebrate his legacy and achievements will follow later in the year when he bids farewell to Anfield.”

Remaining Opportunities This Season

While Liverpool’s hopes of defending their title are over, Salah could still add FA Cup and Champions League winners’ medals to his collection of Liverpool accolades, providing him with opportunities for additional silverware before his departure.

Career Impact and Legacy

Salah’s departure marks the end of an era at Liverpool. The Egyptian forward transcended football in Europe, becoming a global icon who helped redefine Liverpool’s attacking identity and establish the club’s dominance during the late 2010s and early 2020s. His goal-scoring records and consistency have set standards that will be difficult for future Liverpool forwards to match.

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