Although news of Mohamed Salah’s departure at the end of the season may not have come as a major shock, it will still leave a significant void in Liverpool’s squad.

Beyond just the current campaign, the Egyptian star has been central to Liverpool’s success—first under Jurgen Klopp and now during Arne Slot’s debut season in charge.

Salah’s impact has been extraordinary. Since finding his true home at Anfield, his performances and numbers have been nothing short of remarkable—arguably even worthy of Ballon d’Or consideration.

Whether he ultimately earns a place alongside club legends such as Steven Gerrard and Kenny Dalglish is open to debate, but there is little doubt he has done everything possible to cement his legacy at one of football’s most historic clubs.

After joining Liverpool in 2017, Mohamed Salah has gone on to create more chances from open play than any other player in the Premier League (534) over the following nine years.

His tally of 255 goals in all competitions places him third on Liverpool’s all-time scoring list, behind only Ian Rush (346) and Roger Hunt (285)—both of whom played as centre-forwards rather than wingers.

Salah also became the fastest player in the club’s history to reach 100 goals, achieving the milestone in just 151 appearances. His remarkable debut season haul of 44 goals is bettered only by Rush’s 47 during the 1983/84 campaign.

From the penalty spot, only Steven Gerrard (47) has scored more than Salah’s 46, leaving the 33-year-old within touching distance of yet another club record, with several league, Champions League, and FA Cup matches still to play.

Last season, Mohamed Salah recorded 29 goals and 18 assists in the Premier League, with his 47 goal involvements setting a new record for a 38-game campaign.

In terms of creativity, he has registered 119 assists overall, including 92 in the Premier League—level with Steven Gerrard for the club record. One more league assist would see him take sole ownership of that mark.

When it comes to European appearances, Gerrard once again leads the way with 130, compared to Salah’s 94, though both trail behind Jamie Carragher’s club-record 150.

However, Salah can claim the strongest scoring record in European competition for Liverpool, having netted 53 goals in total, 48 of which have come in the Champions League.

With a host of individual honours and major trophies—including a Champions League title, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, two Premier League crowns, an FA Cup and two League Cups—Mohamed Salah has the silverware to underline his sustained brilliance.

His shooting accuracy, rarely dipping below 60%, along with a solid conversion rate, highlights his instinct for getting into dangerous positions and consistently giving himself the best chance to score.

The right time to leave

Despite missing 222 big chances and striking the woodwork 39 times, it’s fair to wonder how many more goals he might have added to his tally.

However, a dip in output this season—10 goals and nine assists in 33 appearances across all competitions—has led to suggestions that staying beyond the right moment could risk slightly diminishing his legacy.

Following his outburst at the club earlier this season, it now feels as though it was only a matter of time before this chapter of his career came to an end, and it seems the right moment for that to happen—regardless of whether relations between player and club have become strained.

Memorable moments such as his hat-trick against Manchester United—the first by a player in Premier League history—the goals against Manchester City, the stunning strike versus Chelsea, and many other iconic finishes are what Liverpool fans will most fondly remember him for.

A send-off fit for a King

One aspect that may go under the radar is his outstanding disciplinary record. Across his entire time at Anfield, Mohamed Salah has received just 11 yellow cards, an impressive statistic considering the physical treatment he has often endured from opposition defenders.

Liverpool are set to host Brentford on the final day of the 2025/26 campaign, which is expected to be Mohamed Salah’s farewell in front of his adoring supporters—provided injury does not intervene in the remaining matches.

While the Anfield crowd did not offer Trent Alexander-Arnold the warmest of send-offs at the end of last season, it would feel unthinkable if they did not rise as one to honour what has arguably been Liverpool’s standout player of recent years.