It still doesn’t feel real saying it out loud — Mohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool. After nine years, countless memories, and a legacy that’s impossible to ignore, the Egyptian forward will walk away from Anfield at the end of this season.
And while the announcement may have shocked many, if you’ve been following closely, it doesn’t feel completely out of nowhere.
So, why is Salah leaving?
Salah will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the 2025/26 season, with both sides agreeing to part ways as his contract comes to an end. But the situation feels deeper than just a simple “mutual decision.”
Over the past few months, things clearly shifted. His relationship with head coach Arne Slot didn’t seem as strong, and there were moments where Salah was unexpectedly benched — something we’re not used to seeing. He even hinted himself that he was being unfairly blamed during a difficult run for the team.
At the same time, the club didn’t make a strong push to extend his stay. Put all of that together, and it starts to make sense. Not one big fallout, but a mix of tension, form, and decisions that slowly led to this point. After nine years, it simply feels like both sides have decided it’s time to move on.
A Liverpool career that speaks for itself
No matter how this ends, nothing takes away from what Salah has done at Liverpool.
He arrived in 2017 and completely transformed the team. From the very beginning, he wasn’t just good — he was consistent, reliable, and almost unstoppable.
Over the years, he scored 255 goals in 435 appearances, making him one of the club’s top scorers of all time. But it wasn’t just about numbers. It was the moments. The goals in big games. The seasons where he carried the attack. The pressure he handled week in, week out.
And then there are the trophies.
Salah played a key role in bringing Liverpool back to the top — winning the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup, multiple League Cups, and the Club World Cup. For a club that had been chasing league glory for years, he became one of the main reasons that wait finally ended.
Individually, he was just as dominant — winning the Premier League Golden Boot multiple times and consistently being among the best players in the league.
More than just stats
What made Salah special wasn’t just goals or trophies. It was the consistency. Season after season, he delivered. Even when the team struggled, he found a way to show up.
That’s why his exit feels bigger than just a transfer. It feels like the end of a chapter — not just for him, but for Liverpool as well.
What happens now?
For Liverpool, replacing Salah won’t be simple. You don’t just find another player who guarantees goals, big moments, and experience at that level. The club will have to rethink its attack and possibly its entire system.
For Salah, the next step is still unclear. There’s talk of big-money moves, maybe a new league, maybe a completely different challenge. But one thing is certain — he’s not done yet.
The final few games
With the season still ongoing, this now turns into a farewell. Every match, every goal, every appearance will carry a little more meaning. Fans will get the chance to say goodbye properly — and he’ll get the send-off a player of his level deserves.
Because at the end of the day, whatever went wrong behind the scenes, one thing is clear:
Mohamed Salah isn’t just leaving Liverpool.
He’s leaving as a legend.
Sources: CNN, Sky Sports, Goal
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