End of an Era: Mohamed Salah to Leave Liverpool on Free Transfer

Liverpool Football Club has agreed to mutually terminate Mohamed Salah’s contract, allowing the Egyptian superstar to depart Anfield on a free transfer at the end of the 2025-26 season, despite 14 months remaining on his deal until June 2027.

The 33-year-old forward, who joined the Reds from Roma for £36.9 million in 2017, has penned an emotional farewell message to fans, expressing his desire for a new chapter after nine transformative years at the club. Salah has etched his name into Liverpool folklore with 255 goals and 94 assists in 416 appearances, playing a pivotal role in the 2019 Champions League triumph and the 2020 Premier League title—ending the club’s 30-year wait for the English crown. He also became the club’s all-time leading Premier League scorer.

Fabrizio Romano broke the news, confirming Liverpool’s decision to honour Salah’s wish rather than pursue a potential transfer fee or force him to see out his contract. Reports suggest the move could pave the way for significant savings on his reported £400,000-a-week wages, with the club eyeing reinforcements such as Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise.

Fan reactions have been bittersweet, blending deep gratitude for Salah’s legendary service with disappointment over losing a talisman without compensation. Many expect the forward to attract lucrative interest from Saudi Pro League clubs.Salah’s departure marks the closing of a golden chapter at Anfield. As one of the Premier League’s most prolific attackers, his legacy of goals, flair, and loyalty will endure long after he walks away from the famous Kop.