Salah set for emotional Liverpool exit

Byron Lukas

Mohamed Salah is set to leave Liverpool FC at the end of the season, bringing to a close one of the most successful eras in the club’s modern history.

After nearly a decade at Anfield, the 33-year-old forward departs as a club icon, having helped shape a period defined by silverware, consistency and global dominance.

A record that defines greatness

Since arriving from AS Roma in 2017, Salah has delivered extraordinary numbers. Across 435 appearances, he has scored 255 goals, placing him third on Liverpool’s all-time scoring list behind Ian Rush and Roger Hunt.

His goal-scoring consistency redefined expectations for a modern forward, combining pace, precision and relentless attacking output.

Trophies and defining moments

Salah’s time at Liverpool has been marked by major honours and decisive contributions in key moments.

He played a central role in Liverpool’s Premier League triumphs in the 2019/20 and 2024/25 seasons and was instrumental in securing the club’s 2019 UEFA Champions League title.

His trophy cabinet also includes a FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup and two League Cups. Individually, he claimed four Premier League Golden Boots, underlining his dominance in front of goal.

A difficult final season

The current campaign has not reached the same heights. Salah has managed just five league goals, a sharp drop from the 29 he scored during last season’s title-winning run.

This decline has coincided with growing tension behind the scenes, raising questions about his long-term future at the club.

Fallout with Arne Slot

Reports of a strained relationship with manager Arne Slot intensified in December following a public disagreement.

Salah criticised the club after being left out of the starting line-up for three consecutive matches, stating he felt “thrown under the bus”. The incident exposed a breakdown in trust between player and manager, accelerating speculation around his exit.

A legacy that will endure

As Salah prepares to leave Anfield, he does so as one of the greatest players in Liverpool’s history and one of the Premier League’s defining figures of the modern era.

His legacy extends beyond statistics. It lives in decisive goals, historic nights and a sustained period of excellence that reshaped Liverpool’s global standing.

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