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Salah Set to Exit Liverpool After 2025-26 Season

4/29/2026

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Summary

Salah Departs

Liverpool confirmed Mohamed Salah will leave after the 2025–26 season after a termination that cancels the year of his 2027 contract.
Salah tore a hamstring in the 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on 25 April, ending his season.
Muhammad Murad said Salah will name club soon, with interest from Italy, France and Saudi Pro League.
Ibrahim Hassan assured 2026 World Cup availability while Virgil van Dijk promised a farewell.

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Liverpool scouting

Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann calls Yan Diomande a Bundesliga top player ready for Anfield.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Diomande is under review as a Mohamed Salah replacement.
Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant urges Liverpool to sign Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, but Bayern chief Max Eberl says the £51 million signing, contracted until 2029, will not be sold.
Michael Olise recorded 20 goals and 29 assists in 47 games.

History

Historical Context

In summer 2004, Liverpool sold striker Michael Owen to Real Madrid for £8.5 million, ending a nine-year spell. The following season Rafael Benítez rebuilt the squad, guiding them to the 2005 Champions League triumph. The club’s history of replacing departing stars with marquee signings continues to shape its transfer strategy in the Premier League.

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Salah Departs

Liverpool confirmed Mohamed Salah will leave after the 2025–26 season after a termination that cancels the year of his 2027 contract.
Salah tore a hamstring in the 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on 25 April, ending his season.
Muhammad Murad said Salah will name club soon, with interest from Italy, France and Saudi Pro League.
Ibrahim Hassan assured 2026 World Cup availability while Virgil van Dijk promised a farewell.

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