What Steven Gerrard said to Mohamed Salah to influence Liverpool exit decision

Football
2 May 2026 • 4:42 AM MYT
The Independent
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What Steven Gerrard said to Mohamed Salah to influence Liverpool exit decision

  • Mohamed Salah is set to depart Liverpool at the end of the current season, a year before his contract was due to expire, concluding a highly successful nine-year tenure at Anfield.
  • Salah revealed that a conversation with Steven Gerrard in January significantly influenced his decision, with Gerrard advising him to leave the club on his own terms.
  • Despite turning 34 this summer, Salah maintains he is in excellent physical condition and believes he still has a substantial amount to contribute, stating he 'didn’t become old overnight' and has numerous 'good options' for his next career move.
  • The Egyptian winger will miss the upcoming match against Manchester United due to a muscle injury but is optimistic about returning to play before the season concludes, potentially making his final appearance against Brentford on 24 May.
  • Salah's decision to leave follows what he described as a 'tough season' for the team, alongside personal challenges earlier in the campaign, including being dropped by head coach Arne Slot and giving an 'explosive interview'.

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