The end of an era: Why Mohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool with handful of games to glory

Last Updated on 25 March 2026

Mohamed Salah and Liverpool, a partnership that defined an era, is finally nearing its end. The Egyptian confirmed he will leave Anfield this summer, bringing the curtain down on a nine-year spell that reshaped the club’s modern history.

It’s the kind of exit Liverpool fans hoped would never come. But like all great footballing stories, this one was always destined to reach a final chapter, no matter how iconic the journey.

And now, with the end in sight, attention turns to one question: just how do you measure the legacy of a player who changed everything?

Mohamed Salah: From Chelsea cast-off to Liverpool royalty

When Salah arrived from Roma in 2017, there were doubts. His previous stint at Chelsea lingered in the background, with questions over whether he could truly dominate in the Premier League.

He didn’t just answer them, he erased them. Salah became the face of Liverpool’s resurgence.

The Egyptian drove the club to its first league title in 30 years, before adding another in 2025. Along the way, he lifted every trophy available, from the Champions League to domestic cups, cementing himself as the heartbeat of one of the most successful eras in the club’s history.

Individually, Liverpool’s Egyptian King operated on another level. Four Premier League Golden Boots, multiple Player of the Year awards, and almost 200 Premier League goals. Salah redefined what a modern winger could be. He didn’t just succeed, he set a new standard.

A statistical machine: Salah’s numbers that tell the story

Greatness can be subjective. Salah’s numbers aren’t.

With 255 goals in 435 appearances, he leaves as Liverpool’s third-highest scorer of all time, sitting behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. But even that barely scratches the surface of his consistency.

He holds the record for the most goal involvements in a Premier League season (47), became the fastest Liverpool player to reach 100 league goals, and, perhaps most remarkably, delivered eight consecutive 20+ goal seasons.

In an era defined by rotation and tactical shifts, Salah was constant. Relentless. Almost robotic in his output and that consistency is what elevates his legacy from great to historic.

A turbulent ending but one final chapter to write for Salah at Liverpool

For all the brilliance, the final season hasn’t been smooth.

The transition from Jurgen Klopp to Arne Slot disrupted the rhythm that once made Salah unstoppable. His numbers dipped, his role shifted, and tensions surfaced, most notably when he admitted to having “no relationship” with Slot after being dropped.

It’s a messy ending to a near-perfect story. But Salah isn’t fading quietly.

His recent performances, like the stunning strike in Liverpool’s 4-0 Champions League win over Galatasaray, are a reminder that the magic is still there. With silverware still on the line, he has one final opportunity to add to his legacy.

And if history tells us anything, it’s that Salah rarely misses when the spotlight is at its brightest.