Salah’s Tribute to Trent Alexander-Arnold Amid Their Liverpool Farewells

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s nine-year servant and third-highest scorer in the club’s history, publicly expressed that only one former teammate’s departure moved him to tears: right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. Speaking to Sky Sports, Salah recounted crying with Alexander-Arnold’s mother when the latter left for Real Madrid. He added that he continues to keep in touch with the 27-year-old and hopes the fans will treat his own impending farewell with greater respect.

‘I was crying’ – Mo Salah says one player’s exit from Liverpool left him in tears

Salah joined Liverpool from Roma in 2017 and formed a prolific right-flank partnership with Alexander-Arnold. The two shared the pitch in 319 matches, combining for numerous goals and assists that helped secure two Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy. Their on-field chemistry was mirrored by a close off-field friendship, evident in the emotional exchanges surrounding their respective exits.

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• Mohamed Salah – Egyptian forward, 33, announced his departure in March 2026 after cutting short a two-year contract signed a year earlier.

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• Trent Alexander-Arnold – Former Liverpool right-back, 27, transferred to Real Madrid in the summer of 2025 following a contentious exit that drew criticism from some supporters.

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• Steven Gerrard – Liverpool legend referenced by Alexander-Arnold when ranking Salah among the club’s all-time greats.

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• Salah: 33 years old; nine-year tenure; third-highest goal scorer in Liverpool history.

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• Alexander-Arnold: 27 years old; 92 assists in 354 appearances for Liverpool; 319 games played alongside Salah.

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In a video message to Sky Sports, Alexander-Arnold declared that he now places Salah on the same level as Steven Gerrard, stating that both belong in the “number-one spot.” Salah, reflecting on fan treatment, said supporters had been “harsh” toward him and urged a change in attitude for his final matches. He also expressed personal loss, noting he misses Alexander-Arnold and that they “text from time to time.”

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Liverpool supporters were reported to have booed Salah when he announced his free-transfer plans and to have expressed disdain toward Alexander-Arnold’s departure, accusing him of leaving the club in a “bad taste.” Andy Robertson publicly defended Alexander-Arnold after the latter faced boos during a match against Arsenal.

‘I was crying’ – Mo Salah says one player’s exit from Liverpool left him in tears

• “For me, I have always said Stevie is the number one but I would put them both in the number one spot now, for sure.” — Trent Alexander-Arnold, former Liverpool right-back

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• “I think somehow the fans were being harsh with him,” — Mohamed Salah, Liverpool forward

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• “He’s the only person I cried when he left the club. I cried with his mum. Me, him and his mum. I was crying.” — Mohamed Salah

‘I was crying’ – Mo Salah says one player’s exit from Liverpool left him in tears

Sources differ on the precise timing of Salah’s departure: one notes his exit will occur “later this month,” while another specifies “three weeks from today” after the Brentford match. No official Liverpool FC statement confirming the exact farewell date or the terms of Salah’s contract termination is provided.

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Salah is slated to play his final Liverpool match against Brentford, after which he will depart the club. The farewell will likely include tributes from teammates and supporters, concluding a decade-long era at Anfield.

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