Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool after 9 years with club

Mohamed Salah has officially announced he will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the 2025-26 season, concluding his remarkable nine-year tenure with the club. The 33-year-old Egyptian forward, who is Liverpool's third-highest all-time goalscorer with 250 goals and 117 assists in 435 appearances, will depart as a free agent after his contract was mutually terminated early. This decision follows a challenging season that reportedly included a public fallout with coach Arne Slot, despite Salah's strong performance in the previous season where he won the Premier League Golden Boot with 29 goals in 2024-25.

The announcement was made on March 24, 2026, with Liverpool FC issuing an official statement confirming the agreement between Salah and the club. Salah chose to inform supporters early out of respect and gratitude for their support throughout his time at Anfield. The forward remains focused on achieving the best possible finish to the current season, with Liverpool still competing in multiple competitions.

Salah's final Anfield match is scheduled for May 24, 2026, against Brentford on the last day of the Premier League season. The club has planned a full celebration of his legacy, including a proper farewell ceremony to honor his contributions. During his nine years at Liverpool, Salah won two Premier League titles, the Champions League in 2019, and four Premier League Golden Boot awards, establishing himself as one of the club's greatest-ever players.

Reports indicate that Salah will likely move to Saudi Arabian clubs, which have shown substantial interest in signing him on a free transfer with lucrative personal deals. This departure marks the end of an era for Liverpool, as they lose one of their most iconic players who helped transform the club into title contenders under manager Jürgen Klopp. The news has generated significant discussion about the timing of his exit and how Liverpool will replace his goal-scoring production and leadership.