Mohamed Salah has described his impending departure from Liverpool as the “right thing to do” following a turbulent final season at Anfield.
The Egyptian forward is expected to leave the club at the end of the 2025/2026 campaign, having announced his exit last month.
Mo Salah, who joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2017, has been one of the club’s most influential players in the modern era.
However, reports of a breakdown in relations following a contract dispute last season, as well as tensions with head coach Arne Slot this term, are said to have contributed to his decision to move on.
Speaking in an interview with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard on TNT Sports, Salah referenced the difficult circumstances behind his departure, suggesting the season’s instability played a key role in his choice.
“I feel to go through the season this is the right thing to do now, and I have peace with it. I feel to go through the season this is the right thing to do now, and I have peace with it.”
Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, reacts during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Liverpool (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
“I’m happy about it, everything that is going on this season makes me like ‘No, it’s time to go,’ so I’m happy” Salah said.
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool looks dejected following the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Salah will miss Liverpool’s league clash against Manchester United on Sunday, May 3.
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool takes a penalty which is saved by Ugurcan Cakir of Galatasaray A.S. (not pictured) during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Liverpool FC and Galatasaray SK (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
