Liverpool bids farewell to Mohamed Salah with a special cover for its official magazine
A historic farewell to the Anfield legend
In an unprecedented and emotional gesture, Liverpool Football Club bid farewell to their living legend, Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, in an exceptional way befitting his contributions to the prestigious club. A picture of the "Pharaoh" graced the cover of the club's official magazine, accompanied by a prominent Arabic headline proclaiming "Salah, King of Egypt," with an additional caption below the cover stating: "Celebrating the Reds' Legends." This move underscores the immense place the player holds in the hearts of both the club's fans and management.
Details of the departure and the end of the golden era
This prestigious tribute comes as Mohamed Salah's official departure from the English club was announced, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 season. This brings to a close a golden and illustrious nine-year career at Anfield. The 33-year-old Salah reached an agreement with the club's management in March 2026 to leave upon the expiration of his contract, concluding one of the most successful periods in the club's modern history.
Historical context and the beginning of the journey
Returning to the historical context of this legendary career, Mohamed Salah joined Liverpool from Italian club Roma in the summer of 2017. At that time, Liverpool was searching for a star who could return the team to major glory. The Egyptian star quickly became a global football phenomenon, breaking the Premier League goalscoring record in his first season and proving to be the club's most important signing of the last decade.
Unprecedented local and continental achievements
During his nine seasons, Salah played a pivotal role in ending Liverpool's 30-year Premier League title drought, leading the team to the coveted championship in 2020. His contributions didn't stop there; he also played a key role in securing the Champions League title (2019), the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the Community Shield. Domestically, Salah became Liverpool's all-time leading scorer in the Premier League, surpassing numerous legends on the all-time top scorers list.
Regional and international influence that extends beyond the stadium
Regionally and internationally, Mohamed Salah's influence has extended far beyond the pitch. He has become an inspirational icon for millions of young people in Egypt, the Arab world, and Africa, being the most successful Arab and African player in Premier League history. Internationally, Salah has cemented his place as one of the world's best players, a perennial contender for the Ballon d'Or and FIFA's The Best awards, and a key contributor to raising the profile of Arab players in major European leagues.
The Egyptian king bids farewell to his fans
The cover of the official magazine is part of a series of celebrations planned by Liverpool FC to honor its legends. Salah is renowned for his exceptional and powerful relationship with the Reds' fans, who have long chanted his name in the stands of Anfield, bestowing upon him the title "Egyptian King." As his official farewell approaches, Mohamed Salah's story with Liverpool will remain one of the greatest in the history of modern football, a testament to the will and determination of a player who has etched his name in gold in the annals of the beautiful game.
