Mohamed Salah to Leave Liverpool at Season's End Amid Saudi Interest
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool when the season concludes, ending a seven-year tenure marked by historic achievements and recent tensions with manager Arne Slot. The 31-year-old forward confirmed his departure in an emotional farewell letter to fans, citing a desire to "end it the right way" after a challenging campaign that included a public fallout with Slot and temporary exclusion from the squad.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Salah prioritized a dignified exit over a mid-season move, wanting to avoid disrupting Liverpool’s campaign. The Egyptian international’s decision follows months of speculation about his future, with FootballTransfers first reporting last summer that he intended to depart with one year remaining on his contract. Salah leaves having scored 211 goals in 349 appearances, winning nine trophies including the Premier League and Champions League.
Romano reports the Saudi Pro League remains the most likely destination, with clubs prepared to make Salah their marquee signing ahead of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid. While European interest exists from unnamed Premier League clubs and Paris Saint-Germain in recent years, Saudi officials view him as crucial for both sporting and marketing objectives. No formal agreement has been reached, leaving Salah to finalize his next move after Liverpool’s season concludes.
The departure forces Liverpool into the transfer market for attacking reinforcements, with Romano stating the club will pursue at least one winger this summer. Scouting work has already identified targets, though activity levels may depend on Champions League qualification and financial considerations following last year’s midfield overhaul. Salah’s exit marks the end of an era for Liverpool, who now face replacing a player responsible for 35% of their Premier League goals since 2017.
