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Roberto Firmino of Al-Ahli (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Roberto Firmino has shared his delight at Liverpool's recent Premier League triumph and admitted he was especially pleased for former team-mate Mohamed Salah.

The Brazilian spent eight years at Anfield and was part of the 2020 side that ended the Reds' 30-year wait for a league title.

However, Firmino left Anfield when his contract expired at the end of the 2022-23 season and decided to join Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli instead.

But the former Hoffenheim playmaker has been keeping an eye on proceedings at Anfield since his departure nearly two years ago, and after his side secured AFC Champions League glory on Saturday night, he took the time to pay homage to Liverpool's record-equaling 20th league title win last weekend.

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Asked by WinWin about Liverpool's success and the importance of Salah, Firmino said: "I'm happy for Liverpool and for what Mohamed Salah has achieved.

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"I think we have a great friendship, and we've built a beautiful history together.

If he's watching me now, I'm very proud of him and his friendship."

Firmino, Salah and Sadio Mane formed a legendary forward line at Anfield between 2017 and 2022, in which time they helped the Reds win the Champions League, Super Cup, Club World Cup, Premier League, League Cup and FA Cup.

But the trio was broken up just days after Liverpool were defeated by Real Madrid in the Champions League final at the end of the 2021-22 season, as Mane was sold to Bayern Munich.

Twelve months later, Firmino swapped Anfield for the Saudi Pro League at the end of his contract.

Salah, meanwhile, is still firing in the goals for Liverpool and, after a stellar return of 33 goals and 23 assists in all competitions this term, signed a new two-year deal with the club last month.

After captaining Al Ahli to a first AFC Champions League triumph on Saturday night, Firmino added: "We had to put in a lot of effort, and I'm very happy.

I tried to do my best to give back to the viewers and our fans, and thank God we won the title.

"This title is very special, it means something big to us as a team.

I hope to be special or a legend in this club, and I will give everything I have for the team.

"I dedicate the title to my family and teammates who put in a lot of effort throughout the season.

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"We are now the Asian champions, and the secret is that we handled the match well.