Mohamed Salah has announced he will depart Liverpool at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. The 33-year-old Egyptian forward, who joined from Roma in 2017, has made 435 appearances and scored 255 goals for the club. Liverpool confirmed the news in an official statement, noting Salah's desire for transparency with supporters.
Liverpool Football Club announced on Tuesday that Mohamed Salah will leave the club at the end of the 2025-26 season. The forward, who arrived at Anfield from Roma in 2017, has been a key figure, appearing in 435 matches and netting 255 goals over nine years. An official statement on the Liverpool website read: “Mohamed Salah is to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career with Liverpool at the end of the 2025-26 season. The forward has reached an agreement with the Reds that will see him close a remarkable nine-year chapter at Anfield. 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.” Salah himself released an emotional message to fans, saying: “Hello everyone. Unfortunately the day has come. This is the first part of my farewell. I will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. I wanted to start by saying that 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’s a passion. It’s a history. It’s a spirit.” He thanked teammates, staff, and supporters, adding: “Leaving is never easy. You gave me the best time of my life, I will be always one of you. The club will always be my home, to me and to my family. Thank you for everything. Because of all of you I will never walk alone.” The announcement comes amid a challenging season for Liverpool, who are defending their Premier League title but have struggled, with Salah scoring only five goals in the league so far, compared to 29 last year. The team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday—their 10th league loss—leaving them fifth and fighting for Champions League qualification. Former player Danny Murphy noted the fans' growing frustration with manager Arne Slot, telling talkSPORT: “The fanbase, for the first time in a long, long time, has turned.”