Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah announced his departure from Liverpool. The 33-year-old star confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the 2025-26 season after a trophy-laden spell that reshaped the team’s attack.
Salah Joins Liverpool In 2017
Liverpool signed Mohamed Salah from Roma in 2017 for a club-record fee of 36.9 million pounds. The move transformed the forward into a Premier League sensation. He formed a potent attacking trio with Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane. In his debut season, Salah scored 32 league goals and set a record for the most goals in a 38-game Premier League campaign. He also guided Liverpool to the 2018 Champions League final.
Record-Breaking Debut Season Delivers
Mohamed Salah scored 44 goals across all competitions in 2017-18. He earned the Premier League Golden Boot and the Player of the Season award. Moreover, he became the first Egyptian to win the Premier League Player of the Season honor. Liverpool fans quickly dubbed him the Egyptian King for his clinical finishing and work rate.
Champions League Triumph In 2019Liverpool lifted the Champions League in 2019 under manager Jurgen Klopp. Mohamed Salah scored a penalty in the final against Tottenham Hotspur. The victory marked Liverpool’s sixth European crown. Additionally, Salah contributed key goals throughout the campaign and helped the team secure the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup later that year.
Premier League Titles Arrive In 2020 And 2025
Liverpool claimed the Premier League title in 2019-20 after a 30-year wait. Mohamed Salah netted 19 goals and provided 10 assists in the title-winning campaign. Furthermore, he played a central role in the 2024-25 season as Liverpool won a second Premier League crown under manager Arne Slot. Salah broke the record for the most goal contributions in a 38-game season and became the first player to win the Golden Boot, Playmaker of the Season, and Player of the Season awards in the same year.
Domestic Cups Add To Trophy Haul
Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool win the FA Cup in 2022 and the Carabao Cup in 2022 and 2024. He also lifted the FA Community Shield. In total, Salah collected seven major trophies with the club. Transitioning from one success to another, he consistently delivered in high-stakes matches and broke several club records along the way.
Individual Accolades Highlight Excellence
Salah won the Premier League Golden Boot four times in 2017-18, 2018-19, 2021-22 and 2024-25. He claimed the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award a record three times and the FWA Footballer of the Year three times. Moreover, he became Liverpool’s all-time leading foreign goalscorer in the Premier League and the club’s fourth-highest scorer overall with more than 250 goals in 435 appearances. He also set records for the most Premier League goals at Anfield and the most goal involvements against a single opponent.
Salah scored memorable goals against rivals Manchester United and Manchester City. He reached double figures for goals and assists before Christmas in multiple seasons. Furthermore, he surpassed legends such as Steven Gerrard and Ian Rush on various scoring lists. His pace, precision and consistency made him a constant threat.
