On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Liverpool fans casually checked their mobile and glanced at a notification they never wanted to see. Mohamed Salah leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. It certainly came as a surprise and shocked many, but deep inside, the Scousers knew it was inevitable.
Salah is leaving a long-lasting legacy at Anfield, and 'he'll never walk alone'. From burying the one-season-wonder chants from the rivals' fans to hearing his own song making the iconic Anfield quiver, the 33-year-old forward's journey with Liverpool comes to an end. So, what's next for Salah, Liverpool, and the fans? But before focusing on it, let's delve into the player's legacy withe the Reds.
Mohamed Salah's legacy at Liverpool
Since joining the Merseyside giants in 2017, no other player has scored more goals or recorded assists in the Premier League's history. Not even Harry Kane. He remained loyal as his peak years helped Liverpool win two league titles and their sixth Champions League.
His personal milestones put him among Liverpool greats, with some fans boldly claiming the Egyptian's achievements surpass even the legendary Steven Gerrard. With 255 goals and 119 assists in 435 appearances across all competitions, Salah is not just a Liverpool great but a football legend.
No player has more goal contributions for one club in Premier League history. With 189 goals and 92 assists in the Premier League, Mohamed Salah scripted records in the last nine seasons.
So, for Liverpool fans, imagining their club without such a player next season and beyond is something unthinkable. The club, which is struggling on the field this season, has an impossible job to fill the void, and for Salah himself, it is all about writing his last chapter the way he wants.
How Mohamed Salah leaving Liverpool benefit everyone?
Salah is 33 and approaching the twilight of his career. He has achieved everything possible at Liverpool - Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, and Club World Cup.
Staying longer might risk low returns, both for him and the team. Liverpool fans witnessed Steven Gerrard spending his peak at Anfield and ending his chapter in America. By leaving now, Salah ensures his legacy remains untarnished, remembered as the player who gave Liverpool its greatest modern era.
For Salah personally, the move opens the door to a new challenge, which is the only thing he is seeking right now. Whether it is a lucrative contract from the MLS or the Saudi Arabian league or two more competitive years in European leagues, he has earned the right to dictate the final chapter of his career. No one is going to take it away from him.
For Liverpool, it is not just celebrating Mohamed Salah's legacy but also looking ahead positively. Salah's numbers this season are the first sign of a player's natural decline with age, and the club will be wise to take a hint. They have more than four months to accept the reality and move on, probably by scouting the next Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool thrived like never before when Gerrard left the club to end his chapter elsewhere. The club can expect the same outcome.
Fans, who are devastated at the moment, are not blaming the player for leaving or the club for letting their biggest player go. They are emotionally invested in the Salah-Liverpool era, so this breakup hurts a lot. But Liverpool fans have always put the club first, and once again, they will emerge from this and will eventually move on.
Liverpool supporters know that Mohamed Salah departs as a champion, with no rift with the club. They are also sure that the player will not utter a word against the team after leaving.
So, the question of why Salah is leaving Liverpool and how it will affect the team makes no sense. The only thing that makes sense right now is that all, the player, club, and fans, will have something positive to look forward to.
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