Fans Mourn as Mohamed Salah Shockingly Departs Liverpool, Marking the Close of a Legendary Chapter

Fans Mourn as Mohamed Salah Shockingly Departs Liverpool, Marking the Close of a Legendary Chapter

Shocking news sent shockwaves through the Premier League on Tuesday as it was confirmed that Mohamed Salah's time at Liverpool will conclude at the end of the 2025–26 season.

Liverpool issued an official statement confirming, "Salah is to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career with Liverpool Football Club at the end of the 2025-26 season."

Salah himself shared a heartfelt farewell video on social media, packed with highlights of his remarkable achievements with the Reds. The Egyptian opened by saying, "Unfortunately, the time has come [to leave Liverpool]," and closed his video by expressing that, "because of all of you [Liverpool fans], I will never walk alone."

Since arriving at Anfield in the summer of 2017, Salah has cemented his legacy as one of the finest players to ever don Liverpool's shirt. The Egyptian helped the Reds claim two Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy, netting over 250 goals along the way.

Given the enormity of the announcement, social media immediately erupted. Here are some of the top immediate reactions to Salah's upcoming departure.

Salah: One of the All-Time Premier League Greats

While it's fair to say Salah has had a below-par season by his own high standards, there's no questioning the fact that he has been an overwhelming force from the very moment he stepped onto Anfield's turf. Following news of his exit, fans were quick to highlight that he's not only one of Liverpool's greatest ever players, but one of the Premier League's all-time legends.

281 - Mohamed Salah has 189 goals and 92 assists in 310 Premier League appearances for Liverpool, the most goals and assists combined any player has for a single club in Premier League history. King. pic.twitter.com/GIzaP3hojp

Most goal involvements at a single stadium in Premier League history:

• 152 — Mohamed Salah (Anfield)
• 151 — Thierry Henry (Highbury)
• 151 — Wayne Rooney (Old Trafford)

{@Squawka} pic.twitter.com/oeWJOZAJP1

3 *legendary level* seasons in 2017/18, 2021/22 & 2024/25 with 5 other world class seasons in between.His 2024/25 season was the best ever season from a PL attacker. He came as a lightning quick winger then became an all-round creative & goalscoring monster. Mo Salah = greatness. pic.twitter.com/o2f7TUMx53

Absolute icon. Never forget it. #LFC pic.twitter.com/nXv0RBcYrc

1 - Since 2017-18, Mohamed Salah ranks 1st in the Premier League for:

Goals (189)
Assists (92)
Open Play Chances Created (534)
Shots (1,104)
Shots on Target (480)
Touches in the Opposition Box (2,717)

Relentless. pic.twitter.com/otckuGXw8j

Nothing is more undeniable than the record 3 PFA awards. Completely voted for by fellow PL players

how do you even start by replacing this pic.twitter.com/D10CmFSJsc

It will be decades before we see another player put up the numbers Salah has for this club. Literally decades

Salah was holding back real tears in that farewell message. Truly one of the modern greats, for the club and the league.

The End Of An Era

Salah's departure is the latest in a string of major exits Liverpool supporters have had to endure in recent years. Key figures who defined Liverpool's most triumphant period of the 21st century — including Jürgen Klopp, Sadio Mané, Roberto Firmino, and Trent Alexander-Arnold — have all since moved on. Salah's exit may be the most significant of all, signaling the close of a golden chapter in Liverpool's storied history.

They had some fun together. pic.twitter.com/yolLdQMtCH

End of an era. Chapter closed. 😤 pic.twitter.com/h2d6FFdDKM

And then there were three 🥹💔 pic.twitter.com/bQ5s7dQI8H

We've lost Mane, Hendo, Firmino, Klopp, Trent and Salah in consecutive years pic.twitter.com/G2veCwfUAo

Mo Salah leaving Liverpool. It is the right time. But what a signing. What a player. End of an era.

2022: Mane
2023: Firmino
2024: Klopp
2025: Trent
2026: Mo Salah
pic.twitter.com/tSoc1R1doW

Bobby Firmino (2015-2023) 🇧🇷
362 apps, 111 goals, 72 assists

Sadio Mané (2016-2022) 🇸🇳
269 apps, 120 goals, 38 assists

Mo Salah (2017-2026) 🇪🇬
435 apps, 255 goals, 119 assists (so far)

The best trio in Premier League history. 🔱 pic.twitter.com/eTLojYV6js

In many respects, however, Salah's departure also signals the end of an era for the Premier League and the wider football world.

Just like that they're all gone💔💔 pic.twitter.com/i5m3dxSIjn

Salah, De Bruyne, and Son gone in the past 2 seasons.

Feels like an end of an era.

TWO PREMIER LEAGUE GREATS, AN UNFORGETTABLE ERA OFFICIALLY COMES TO AN END. pic.twitter.com/nUGTUQHG9e

No Kevin De Bruyne, Harry Kane, Mohammed Salah and Potentially Pep Guardiola. The face of the league is Erling Haaland by default and that's dark. La Liga just became the front runners again …..

Mo Salah.
Toni Kroos.
Wayne Rooney.
Robin Van Persie.
Mesut Ozil.
Franck Ribery.
Arjen Robben.
Gerard Pique.
David Silva.
Yaya Toure.
Cesc Fabregas.
Gareth Bale.
Eden Hazard.
Higuain.
Sergio Aguero.
Tevez.
Fernando Torres.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

All gone, we are getting old. pic.twitter.com/3c9yYGHYqK

Sheer Sadness From Liverpool Fans

Coping with the departures of club icons who delivered so much sustained success is never a simple thing to process. Understandably, Liverpool supporters appear utterly devastated by the news of Salah's forthcoming exit.

This is the worst day of my life https://t.co/lIZy6RyhS8

Is it a valid reason to take time off work regarding the news about Mohamed Salah?

Asking for me.

Got a grown man crying in his car, cheers Mo

I thought Firmino's goodbye was tough and I thought Klopp's goodbye was tough, but man, 24 May 2026 is going to be something else.

think i speak for everyone when i say am not prepared for life after mo salah

Salah changed the entire perception of our club, he turned us into the club others wanted to join and become legends at & gave most of us the happiest moments we've witnessed.

They're gonna talk about him for the next 100 years and that's the bare minimum

the joy this man has brought me. irreplaceable pic.twitter.com/njtnvBf8Ov

Rivals Delight, But Also Pay Their Respects

It wasn't only Liverpool fans who responded to the news; supporters of rival clubs across the Premier League took to social media to celebrate the departure of a player who had tormented their sides for nearly a decade. Yet, with Salah's time in England's top flight drawing to a close, even opposing fans couldn't help but acknowledge the enduring legacy of a player who had long since earned their admiration.

like when the villain finally dies in a movie any everyone realises he was actually a good dude, never forgot how many times this dude embarrassed us https://t.co/FYAtfTepwv

He ruined my life several times but the premier league will miss a superstar

Legend pic.twitter.com/w2lxOKqNhA

My favourite opp. It was a pleasure pic.twitter.com/7K5fOmnMQY

Thank god for that, we might stand a chance against them now. What an incredible player, man - a true Premier League legend. https://t.co/FlaGxVpMVJ

Liverpool fans going through the same rollercoaster of emotions as City fans when KDB announced his departure. And on behalf of every City fan, we must warn you that it won't get any easier as time goes by. Just appreciate and cherish every moment you have left together.

Mo Salah, legend👏🏾🌹. pic.twitter.com/aF8RiYW4r5

Without question one of the greatest players to ever grace the Premier League.

What makes the PL the best league is that the best players play in it and Salah fits that perfectly

He will be missed but the Premier League is richer because of his time here

Farewell, Mo 🙌 https://t.co/MvU5eJsvgm

Despite the widespread respect Salah garnered from rival clubs throughout the division, one club in particular showed little sympathy for the Egyptian following the announcement of his departure: Everton. The Merseyside rivals pulled no punches in their response to the news.

🚨BREAKING NEWS

In honour of Mo Salah leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, Liverpool are retiring the penalty spot at Anfield.

More news to follow…. pic.twitter.com/BzkiFnIpsM

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