Timeline of Mohamed Salah's Liverpool exit after being 'thrown under the bus'
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Mohamed Salah will depart Anfield after nine incredible years, following a challenging final season that saw an explosive mixed zone interview and public criticism of manager Arne SlotMohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)All good things must come to an end.As we look back on Mohamed Salah's extraordinary Premier League journey, the Egyptian maestro and Liverpool have indeed been a very, very good thing.In a matter of weeks, the 33-year-old will bid farewell after nine remarkable years in Merseyside. While Salah has epitomised consistency throughout his Liverpool tenure, the 2025-26 season has posed challenges for the Reds' icon — hence, his departure should not be entirely surprising.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher risks wrath of Cristiano Ronaldo again with Mohamed Salah claimREAD MORE: How Liverpool fans responded to Mohamed Salah's post confirming sudden exitAfter all, there have been indications that Salah and Liverpool might part ways in recent times, most notably when the forward unleashed a fiery mixed zone interview last December.
However, before signing on the dotted line, there were numerous hints that he could be set for a move."No matter what happens, I will never forget what scoring at Anfield feels like," Salah shared on social media as he approached the final months of his contract.Salah fell out with Arne Slot earlier this season(Image: Getty Images)A few months earlier, after defeating Manchester United, Salah emphasized that he was in his "last year" with the club. Salah even hinted at a January exit, revealing he had told his family to come to Anfield for his last game before leaving for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Yet his long-term future remained uncertain as he departed for AFCON...Jan 26: Saudi transfer twistHaving been linked with Saudi Pro League sides in consecutive transfer windows, Salah's remarks essentially opened the door for renewed interest. Slot had avoided inflaming matters further, with player and manager presenting a united front with little indication of his impending announcement.Mar 26: Exit statementThen came Tuesday, when Salah announced that this would be his last season as a Liverpool player in a heartfelt video posted on social media.