Liverpool FC confirmed on Tuesday evening that Mohamed Salah will depart Anfield at the end of the 2025-26 season, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable nine-year chapter that has delivered nine major trophies, countless records and unforgettable moments.
The club’s official statement read: “Mohamed Salah is to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career with Liverpool FC at the end of the 2025-26 season. The forward has reached an agreement with the Reds that will see him close a remarkable nine-year chapter at Anfield. Salah expressed his wish to make this announcement to the supporters at the earliest possible opportunity to provide transparency about his future due to his respect and gratitude for them.”
Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, moved quickly to clarify the situation on X, writing: “We do not know where Mohamed will play next season. This also means that no one else knows.”
Yet behind the carefully worded statements, the picture is becoming clearer. Talks are already at an advanced stage between Salah and Saudi officials regarding a move to the Middle East, while the 33-year-old is also willing to waive the final year of his contract to facilitate a free-transfer exit.
Now, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has delivered the clearest insight yet into what lies ahead, confirming that Salah has two concrete options this summer — and warning that his departure will “massively” reshape Liverpool’s plans.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano explained the dual nature of Salah’s decision. On the football side, it revolves around tactical evolution, style changes and relationships. Emotionally, however, it is about “ending it the right way”.
“Salah has made up his mind to leave Liverpool at the end of the season,” Romano said. “He didn’t want to walk away mid-season, or during the winter chaos. Now, he can say goodbye properly to the fans.”
Romano revealed that Salah has already penned a heartfelt farewell letter to the club, his teammates and the supporters — a message steeped in the “You’ll Never Walk Alone” spirit, described as emotional, classy and full of gratitude for everything achieved together.
When it comes to his next destination, Romano outlined two clear paths. Salah has long attracted interest across Europe; before his previous contract renewal, several Premier League clubs made enquiries and Paris Saint-Germain also explored the possibility, although those talks never advanced seriously.
The second, and most persistent, option is Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Pro League has targeted Salah as its marquee name for years. In the summer of 2024, clubs from the kingdom pushed hard until the final hours of the window, only to be rebuffed by Liverpool under Jürgen Klopp. That ambition has not diminished.
“The Saudi Pro League still sees Mo Salah as the marquee name, both for his legacy and for what he represents internationally,” Romano noted. “They want him not only for football but also marketing — to be one of the faces of their project ahead of future tournaments, including the World Cup in Saudi.”
The ball is now firmly in Salah’s court: a lucrative move to the Middle East or one final challenge in Europe. At present, his only confirmed decision is to leave Liverpool; the destination remains to be decided.
For Liverpool, the exit is seismic. Having already invested more than £400 million in the previous summer transfer window, the club now faces the challenge of replacing one of its all-time greats. Romano was unequivocal about the consequences.
“Of course, this massively affects Liverpool’s plans — they will go for wingers in the summer. With Salah now leaving, that’s 100% confirmed. It could be one, could be two — depending on Champions League qualification and potential finances after heavy investment last summer.”
Nevertheless, the Reds are expected to respond with characteristic intelligence. “Expect them to be active, smart, and opportunistic in the market,” Romano added. “The scouting department already has targets lined up, and more on those names will come very soon.”
As the football world digests the news, one thing is certain: Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool story is ending on his own terms — with dignity, gratitude and the chance to say a proper goodbye to the fans who adored him. What comes next is now a two-option drama that will dominate the summer transfer window.
