The transfer saga of the summer has effectively begun with Mohamed Salah’s announcement that he will leave Liverpool at the end of this season without a transfer fee. The 33-year-old Egyptian, one of the most recognisable footballers on the planet, will become a free agent in the summer, sparking what will undoubtedly become one of the most competitive pursuits in recent football history. His agent confirmed that no new destination has been agreed, leaving clubs worldwide on high alert.
Salah’s Liverpool story is one of the most decorated in Premier League history. Since his £34 million arrival from Roma in 2017, he has scored 255 goals in 435 appearances — a rate of production that places him alongside the very best forwards the division has ever seen. He won four Golden Boot awards, three PFA Player of the Year trophies, and played a central role in Liverpool’s trophy haul of two league titles, the Champions League, FA Cup, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and two League Cups.
The announcement itself was delivered through a deeply moving social media video in which Salah spoke directly to Liverpool’s supporters, thanking them for transforming his career and his life. He described the club as a passion and a spirit that could not be easily explained to those who had not experienced it from within, and expressed gratitude for a fanbase that had stood by him unconditionally. His words were met with an enormous wave of appreciation from fans across the globe.
Salah’s relationship with manager Arne Slot hit a low point in December when he publicly criticised the club’s handling of their poor run of form, leading to his temporary exclusion from the squad. However, his character and talent shone through in the second half of the season, culminating in a stunning Champions League goal against Galatasaray that made him the first African to score 50 goals in the competition. His legacy could not be tarnished by a single difficult season.
Andy Robertson’s tribute on social media captured the mood among the playing squad, describing Salah’s mentality as second to none and calling him a pleasure to share a pitch with. Liverpool’s official response praised his transparency and confirmed that formal farewell celebrations would be arranged for the end of the season. As the football world prepares for a summer dominated by speculation about his next move, Salah remains focused on delivering for Liverpool in the weeks that remain.