Mohamed Salah has confirmed his goodbye to Anfield, with his departure from Liverpool at the end of this season representing a significant loss not just for the club but for the Premier League as a whole. The Egyptian forward delivered his farewell through an emotional social media video, expressing his deep love for Liverpool and the English game that shaped his career over nine extraordinary seasons. His free transfer exit this summer means that the Premier League will bid farewell to one of the most talented, consistent, and celebrated players to have graced its pitches in the modern era.
Salah joined Liverpool from Roma for £34 million in 2017 and immediately set about cementing his legacy in the English top flight. His 255 goals in 435 appearances rank him third on Liverpool’s all-time scoring list behind Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. His four Golden Boots stand as testament to a consistent attacking brilliance that set him apart from his peers season after season, while three PFA Player of the Year awards reflect the respect in which his fellow professionals held him.
The free transfer arrangement is driven by his contract value of approximately £500,000 per week. His agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, has confirmed that no future destination has been agreed, maintaining a level of intrigue that ensures his transfer will be one of the most followed stories of the summer window. Saudi Arabia and several of Europe’s biggest clubs are all expected to make formal approaches in the weeks ahead.
Salah’s time in the Premier League produced two title medals, alongside the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Cup, and two League Cups at Liverpool. His recent 50th Champions League goal against Galatasaray, a record for any African player, was one of the final brilliant contributions of a career that has consistently lit up the biggest stages in world football. Despite the challenges of a turbulent season that included a dispute with Arne Slot, Salah’s quality has remained undimmed.
The Premier League will feel his absence keenly, as will Liverpool and the millions of supporters worldwide who have followed his every touch, every sprint, and every goal over nine remarkable years. Andy Robertson’s tribute, calling Salah the greatest to ever wear the red shirt, was as much a tribute to the player’s impact on the Premier League as it was to his contribution at Anfield. As he prepares for his next adventure, the English game bids farewell to one of its greatest ever ambassadors.