Mohamed Salah issues public statement as Liverpool transfer decision confirmed

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Liverpool.com or go back to LFC Live.

Andy Robertson has confirmed his Liverpool exit at the end of the season after nine years, with Mohamed Salah posting an emotional Instagram message to his departing teammateMohamed Salah has paid tribute to Andy Robertson(Image: Getty Images)Andy Robertson issued an emotional response to Mohamed Salah, as the Scottish defender confirmed he will follow in the Egyptian's footsteps and completed a free transfer from Liverpool this summer.Salah made public during the March international break that 2025/26 would mark his final campaign at the club, and now Robertson has confirmed he'll be joining him in leaving.In a statement issued on Thursday, Liverpool announced Robertson's departure after nine years with the club. After nine hugely successful campaigns at Anfield, the Scotland captain will leave the club upon the expiry of his contract this summer.READ MORE: Steven Gerrard wants Liverpool to bring superstar back to Anfield after heroicsREAD MORE: Alisson Becker 'open' to transfer approach as European giant circles Liverpool goalkeeper"He will do so as a genuine Liverpool legend, having played a fundamental role in the successes of recent years over the course of his 373 appearances to date."Signed from Hull City in 2017, Robertson has won two Premier League titles, a Champions League, the FA Cup and two League Cups, as well as the FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Community Shield."However, celebration of Robertson's Liverpool legacy is firmly on hold until the conclusion of the campaign, with the No.26 fully focused on helping the Reds end 2025-26 as successfully as possible."Robertson and Salah will both leave Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)The 32-year-old, meanwhile, addressed the situation himself, stating: "I think I feel better now that it's out in the open.

I've always said that the fans are the most important people at this club and I just think now is the time to tell them what's going on and that obviously this will be my last year."I just think it's better being out in the open, that now I can fully focus on the team from now until the end of the season. I think it's important that I do that, I've always done that.

But the time to have the emotional farewell and tell the fans and the people connected to this club what they mean to me, that will come closer to the end."I don't think I'm quite ready for that yet. He posted: "With these pictures showing the bond we shared, I almost felt I could get away with saying nothing about you leaving."It's been an honor to be your teammate and your friend.