Mohamed Salah has broken his silence after confirming he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, posting a picture of himself looking at his trophy cabinet on Instagram. The 33-year-old's post, shared with his 66.3 million followers, shows a Champions League trophy among his collection, serving as a reminder of his achievements at Anfield amid recent criticism of his performances.
Salah announced his imminent departure earlier this week in an emotional video, with the club agreeing to let him leave for free despite his contract running until the summer of 2027. This agreement effectively grants him the status of a free agent, allowing him to negotiate with other clubs without Liverpool seeking a transfer fee.
The Egypt international has been linked with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia ahead of the 2026/27 season, though his agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, has insisted no decision has been made. A return to Italy, where Salah enjoyed a successful spell at Roma, has not been ruled out, while a move to Inter Miami in Major League Soccer appears unlikely despite reported interest from David Beckham's franchise.
Salah will captain Egypt at this summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, where his country have been drawn in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran and New Zealand. It is possible he will wait until after the tournament to decide his next move.
Meanwhile, former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has suggested West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen as a potential replacement, but questioned whether the England international is up to the task. "I really like Bowen. I think he is a top player but I am not sure he is Salah's level to replace him," Gerrard said, adding that Liverpool need more one-on-one specialists on the flanks. Bowen was previously linked with a move to Anfield under Jurgen Klopp, but a £20m bid in 2021 never materialised.
