There are moments in football that feel bigger than a normal transfer, and Mohamed Salah announcing he will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the season is one of them. After nine years at Anfield, he leaves not just as a key player, but as one of the figures who defined an entire era.
With 255 goals and 119 assists in 435 appearances, Salah’s numbers alone place him among the club’s greatest. But beyond the statistics, it is his consistency and ability to deliver in big moments that truly set him apart from others.
Much of his success came under Jürgen Klopp, who didn’t hesitate to place him among the best. “He’s right up there,”Klopp said. “In my time at Liverpool, definitely one of the greatest.”
What makes Salah special, according to Klopp, is something deeper than talent. “Mo was the one with a goal always in his mind. You cannot train that… it is inside him.” That mindset helped him reach a level few players can maintain over such a long period.
Interestingly, things didn’t start with full confidence. When he arrived in 2017, Salah even questioned where he would play, unsure of his role in the team. Looking back now, that version of him feels completely different from the player he became.
Klopp also reflected on their shared journey, calling it “a joy, a challenge… but an incredible outcome,” while revealing that they are still in contact ahead of Salah’s departure. The legacy left behind is not only about trophies, but about redefining Liverpool’s identity. “The numbers he produced… some of them will stay unmatched,” Klopp added.
For now, the focus is on how it ends. Klopp’s message captures it best: “I hope on the last matchday you all have a smile on your face… and are thankful you were part of one of the most incredible careers.”When that moment comes, it won’t just be a farewell—it will mark the end of something truly special.