Mohamed Salah told the world he was leaving Liverpool on March 24, 2026. Now, barely weeks later, whispers of a dramatic reversal are already circulating, with Egyptian national team goalkeeper Ahmed El-Shenawy among those hinting that Salah’s Anfield farewell might not be permanent.
The exit that shook Anfield
Salah’s departure announcement landed like a thunderclap, despite technically being a decision made by a player who had already secured a two-year contract extension in 2025. He joined Liverpool from AS Roma back in 2017 for an initial fee of around €42 million, a figure that now looks like one of the great bargains in Premier League history.
Over nine seasons, Salah became the most prolific scorer in the club’s modern era. Two Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy sit on his mantelpiece.
His plan, as publicly stated, is straightforward: play the 2026 World Cup in North America with Egypt, then decide his next move. No rush, no pre-arranged deal. Just a legendary player keeping his options open while the biggest tournament on earth plays out.
