As the curtain slowly falls on Mohamed Salah’s illustrious Liverpool career, the footballing world is abuzz with tributes, debates, and a touch of nostalgia. The Egyptian superstar, who is set to depart Anfield at the end of the 2025-2026 season, is being celebrated not just for his dazzling numbers, but for the indelible mark he’s left on one of England’s most storied clubs. With his 34th birthday just around the corner in June, Salah’s future may be shifting away from Liverpool, but if you ask his former boss Jurgen Klopp, the “Egyptian King” is nowhere near finished.
Jurgen Klopp, who managed Salah for seven memorable seasons on Merseyside, recently shared his candid thoughts on the forward’s career and what lies ahead. Speaking to Peter Crouch on a podcast that coincided with the Liverpool Legends game at Anfield, Klopp’s admiration for Salah was unmistakable. According to liverpoolecho.co.uk, Klopp remarked, “Maybe other people said it in the past when they counted the goals of Ian [Rush] or someone like that but I don’t think something like [Salah’s career] will happen again.” That’s high praise in a club bursting with legends!
Klopp’s reflections went beyond mere statistics. He highlighted Salah’s relentless work ethic and his insatiable hunger for improvement. “The combination of all the things he has plus the character he is and the desire he has. I never saw someone like him. If you saw Mo in training, you would think he is a very talented boy, left foot, speed, wow, great. And he starts scoring because he was not happy with his finishing in Rome, so he built a goal in the backyard,” Klopp explained. He painted a picture of a player who, in his imagination, would spend “seven hours a day” in the garden fine-tuning his craft. “Every summer he came back from a summer break and had a new skill, a new idea.”
That constant evolution has paid off handsomely. Salah’s trophy cabinet is overflowing: two Premier League titles, the 2019 Champions League, the Club World Cup, the FA Cup, two Carabao Cups, the Community Shield, and the UEFA Super Cup. He’s not just a serial winner; he’s a record-setter. Salah stands third on Liverpool’s all-time scoring list with 255 goals, trailing only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. It’s a feat few imagined when he arrived from Roma back in 2017.
But Klopp’s confidence in Salah’s longevity is perhaps even more striking than his praise for past achievements. “He is 33 and he has another five or six years, 100% for sure,” Klopp declared. That means, if all goes according to plan, fans could be watching Salah storm down the wing well into his late 30s or even close to 40. Klopp reminisced about Salah’s contributions during Liverpool’s most recent title-winning campaign, noting, “Remember last season when we became champions, how many goals he set up, the way he set it up, cutting inside when he usually shoots, Cody Gakpo or whoever arriving, we had these situations, but he took it perfection.”
Klopp’s anticipation for Salah’s final games in red is palpable. “I am really curious and looking forward to his final games. He knows this wonderful period is nearly over and let’s enjoy it and we know Mo only enjoys football when he is scoring.” The message is clear: savor every last moment of Salah in a Liverpool shirt, because players like him don’t come around often.
The sense of legacy is echoed by another Anfield icon: Steven Gerrard. The former Liverpool captain, never shy about expressing his opinions, recently weighed in on Salah’s place in the pantheon of club greats. Speaking to Anfield Agenda, Gerrard was asked to name Liverpool legends he’d rate above Salah. As names like Lucas Leiva, John Arne Riise, Roberto Firmino, Sami Hyypiä, Jordan Henderson, Jamie Carragher, Andrew Robertson, and Ian Rush were mentioned, Gerrard stood firm—none, in his view, surpassed Salah. Only when Kenny Dalglish’s name came up did Gerrard yield. “Dalglish is always the king, the undisputed king, and Salah is also a king, so I think the order is Dalglish, then Salah, then Ian Rush,” Gerrard said.
It’s a remarkable endorsement from a man who himself is a Liverpool legend. Gerrard’s ranking places Salah ahead of a who’s who of Reds history, from the defensive stalwarts to the attacking maestros. And yet, the debate about Salah’s place in Liverpool’s hierarchy is far from settled. For many supporters, his impact goes beyond the numbers—he’s been the face of a new era, a symbol of hope, and a beacon for fans across the globe, especially in Egypt and the Middle East.
Salah’s journey to Liverpool legend status wasn’t always a foregone conclusion. When he arrived from Roma in 2017, few predicted he would scale such heights. Yet, season after season, he’s delivered—sometimes spectacularly. His left foot has become the stuff of Premier League nightmares, his blistering pace a constant threat, and his knack for scoring in big games the envy of rivals everywhere. The fact that he’s maintained such a high standard for nine consecutive seasons speaks volumes about his professionalism and drive.
As Salah prepares for his final months at Anfield, speculation swirls about where he might end up next. Klopp, for one, is keeping an open mind: “Let’s see where he goes. Again, top, top, top players are not always easy to deal with and that is okay. The job of a coach is not that everyday…it is not that everyone is smiling, you have to figure out how you can get them to next level and sometimes it is making them angry.” It’s a candid admission that managing elite talent comes with its own set of challenges, but also great rewards.
With his contract winding down and the end of an era in sight, Salah’s focus remains on finishing strong. He’s confirmed that this will be his ninth and final season with the Reds, and the anticipation for his last outings in the famous red shirt is reaching fever pitch. Fans are eager to see if he’ll add to his 255-goal tally or lift one more trophy before saying goodbye.
For Liverpool, the departure of a player of Salah’s caliber will be felt on and off the pitch. His goals, assists, and leadership have been central to the club’s recent successes. More than just a scorer, Salah has become a cultural icon, inspiring millions and helping redefine what’s possible for African and Arab footballers in Europe’s top leagues.
As the season draws to a close, all eyes will be on Anfield to see how the story of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool concludes. Will he conjure up one last moment of magic? One thing’s for certain: his legacy is already secure, and the next chapter promises to be just as captivating—wherever it may unfold.