Mohamed Salah is looking for a new challenge. © ANSA / ADAM VAUGHAN

Mohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool FC

After nine years at the club, football star Mohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool FC. The 33-year-old, the club's all-time leading scorer in the Premier League era, will depart at the end of the season, as announced by the English club.

March 24, 2026

From: dpa

Although his contract was valid until 2027, both sides agreed to an earlier departure. The Egyptian is one of the club's greatest players. The two-time African Footballer of the Year celebrated winning the Champions League with Liverpool in 2019, two English league titles in 2020 and 2025, as well as the FA Cup and the League Cup twice.

Earlier this season, there had been turmoil surrounding the club when Salah complained about his lack of playing time and, after a furious outburst against the club and coach Arne Slot, was dropped from the Champions League squad for the match against Inter Milan. Shortly afterwards, he was reinstated in the league before joining the Egyptian national team for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Fourth in the all-time top scorers list

In the Premier League era, he scored the most goals for LFC and is fourth in the rankings with 191 goals, behind Wayne Rooney (208), Harry Kane (213) and Alan Shearer (260).

A club icon: Mohamed Salah © APA/afp / OLI SCARFF

In LFC's all-time top scorers list for all competitions, Salah is in third place with 255 goals in 435 games behind Roger Hunt (285 goals/492 games) and Ian Rush (346/660).