Mohamed Salah was visibly moved after Liverpool’s final Premier League match of the season, describing the feeling of finishing up at Anfield as he said the club had been “put back where it belongs.” The Egyptian forward’s farewell came on Sunday, with Liverpool drawing 1-1 at home against Brentford.
The result against Brentford marked the close of a nine-year chapter for Salah at Anfield. He also shared the moment with Scotland defender Andy Robertson, who arrived from 2017 and was part of the same farewell scene.
Quick facts
- Salah played his last match for Liverpool on Sunday at home to Brentford.
- It finished 1-1 on the final day of the Premier League season.
- The spell at Anfield lasted nine years, alongside Andy Robertson’s time that began in 2017.
- Salah scored 257 goals for Liverpool, sitting behind Ian Rush (346) and Roger Hunt (285) in the club’s all-time scoring list.
- He won major honours at the club, including the Champions League and two Premier League titles.
- Liverpool secured fifth place, earning a spot in next season’s Champions League.
Salah, now 33, ended his Liverpool career with 257 goals. That total leaves him third on the Reds’ list of leading scorers, behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. His trophy haul at the club included the Champions League as well as two Premier League titles.
Speaking after the Brentford match, Salah admitted he was overcome by emotion. “I think I cried more than in my whole life,” he said, adding: “I’m not really an emotional guy.”
He also reflected on what his long association with Anfield meant, particularly his bond with Robertson. “We lived our youth here, sharing everything from the beginning to the end,” Salah said, before insisting, “We put this club back where it belongs.”
Salah’s Liverpool exit had been confirmed earlier in the year. The decision was announced in March, after he told reporters in December that his relationship with Liverpool head coach Arne Slot had broken down.
There was also another hint of change in recent weeks, with Salah commenting on his preferred style of play. After last week’s loss at Aston Villa, he posted that he wanted to see a return to “heavy metal football,” referencing the approach associated with former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Despite all the noise around his future, Salah still started against Brentford. When the stadium announcer introduced him and Robertson, both names were met with a loud roar from the crowd, underlining how quickly the day turned into a celebration.
Supporters made the tributes visible before kick-off as well, with banners across the stands honouring the pair. One read “Thank you legends,” while another proclaimed: “We Have Gone From Great To Glory. Salah Is Our King”.
Season impact and final league outcome
On the pitch, Salah’s personal output shifted sharply from his previous campaign. He finished last season as the Premier League’s leading scorer with 29 goals, helping Liverpool win the title, but his league tally this term fell to seven as his form dipped dramatically.
The 1-1 draw against Brentford ultimately carried major consequences for the club’s finishing position. With Bournemouth losing to Manchester United, Liverpool moved into fifth place, which confirmed Champions League football for the six-time European champions next season.
In his closing remarks, Salah acknowledged the difficulty of leaving. “It’s tricky to leave Liverpool,” he said, before adding: “It’s life.” He also suggested he had to accept what had been achieved, telling fans: “I look back and wonder if I would have wanted more than I achieved. Not really.”
“We won it all,” Salah continued. “We see the love from the fans and this is the most important thing for me.” He then signalled how the emotion will follow him away from Anfield: “I will be far away from here. I will be emotional every time. I hope the team stays in the position, fighting for everything.”
