- Mohamed Salah has announced he will be leaving Liverpool after nine years at Anfield, where he won numerous trophies including two Premier League titles and the Champions League.
- In a heartfelt social media message, the 33-year-old Egyptian said: "Hello everyone. Unfortunately, the day has come. This is the first part of my farewell: I will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.
- "I wanted to start by saying that I never imagined how deeply this club, this city, these people, would become part of my life. Liverpool, it's not a just a football club. It's a passion. It's a history. It's a spirit. I can't explain in words to anyone not part of this club. We celebrated victory. We won the most important trophies. And we fought together through the hardest time in our life.
- "I want to thank everyone who was part of this club throughout my time here, especially the teammates, past and present. And to the fans: I don't have enough words. The support you showed me through the best time of my career and you stood by me in the toughest times. It's something I will never forget, and something I will take with me always.
- "Leaving is never easy. You gave me the best time of my life. I always be one of you. This club will always be my home, to me and to my family. Thank you for everything. Because of all of you, I will never walk alone."
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