Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian star for Liverpool, has announced he will depart the club at the end of the 2025-2026 season. The news marks the end of a hugely successful nine-year spell with the Reds, where he established himself as a modern-day icon.
Salah revealed his decision in a video posted on his social media accounts, reflecting on his most memorable moments and goals with Liverpool since joining from Roma in the summer of 2017. The forward’s departure will leave a significant void in the Liverpool attack and a legacy that will be difficult to replicate.
Throughout his time at Anfield, “The Egyptian King” has secured nine major titles and consistently broken records both domestically and in Europe. His impact on the Premier League has been undeniable, and he leaves as a club legend.
Most recently, on December 5, 2024, Salah continued to add to his impressive Premier League record, scoring a brace against Newcastle United in the 14th round of the league. He also set up Curtis Jones for the opening goal, before finding the net himself in the 68th and 83rd minutes of a thrilling 3-3 draw at St. James’ Park. Al Jazeera reports that this performance further cemented his place in Premier League history.
According to the official Premier League account on X, Salah broke the record for the number of matches in which he has both scored and assisted a goal, reaching 37 games out of 277 appearances. The Premier League account simply stated, “Simply unstoppable.”
Salah’s remarkable statistics include being Liverpool’s all-time leading goalscorer in the Premier League with 189 goals. He also holds the record for the most goals scored in a debut season, netting 44 times in the 2017-2018 campaign. Al Khaleej highlights these achievements as potentially unbreakable records.
While speculation surrounds his next destination, reports suggest potential interest from Real Madrid. Al Emarat Al Youm reports this as a potential outcome.
His departure comes after an alleged fallout in December, which is being cited as a key factor in his decision to leave. Kooora details the events surrounding this alleged dispute.
