Credited from: CHANNELNEWSASIA
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season, concluding a remarkable nine-year period at Anfield. The announcement was made via a video message, in which Salah expressed his heartfelt feelings towards the club, stating, "Unfortunately, the day has come. This is the first part of my farewell," and emphasized the profound connection he has with Liverpool, describing it as "a passion, it's a history, it's a spirit," according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.
Salah, who joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2017, has established himself as one of the club's greatest players, amassing 255 goals in 435 matches, which places him third on the all-time scoring list behind legends Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. He has won two Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League among numerous other titles during his stint, as reported by Channel News Asia and Africa News.
Despite his impressive achievements, Salah's recent season has been marred by performance declines and a public fallout with Liverpool's coach Arne Slot. His struggle for form resulted in a period where he was benched, leading to his controversial statements about the club allegedly throwing him "under the bus," according to reports by Reuters and Africa News.
In his farewell, Salah thanked the fans for their unwavering support through both "the best times" and "the hardest times" of his career. Liverpool recognized him as a club great, affirming the significant impact he had during his time there. "You gave me the best time of my life. I will always be one of you," Salah proclaimed in his exit message, reported by Channel News Asia and Al Jazeera.
Looking ahead, speculation suggests that Salah may consider a move to the Saudi Pro League, although his next destination remains officially unconfirmed. His current contract was set to expire in 2027 after he signed an extension last season following a hugely successful campaign, according to Africa News and Reuters.