Carragher: No wish for Salah's Anfield farewell, target UCL glory
Salah confirms Liverpool exit after nine years
Mohamed Salah announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025-26 season, ending a nine‑year spell at the club. The 33-year-old forward sits third on Liverpool’s all‑time scoring list with 255 goals.
Carragher backs Champions League final send‑off
Writing in his Telegraph column, Jamie Carragher said he has “no wish to be part of a grand Anfield farewell” after the final Premier League game against Brentford. He believes Salah should aim for a far more prestigious curtain‑call, targeting victory in the Champions League final in Budapest a week later.
“Every Liverpool fan has something far better and more dramatic in mind. Knowing Salah’s mindset and competitive spirit, he will be setting his sights on the greatest of all possible goodbyes a week later: inspiring his team to victory in the Champions League final in Budapest. Do not bet against the perfect send‑off.” – Jamie Carragher
Reflecting on Salah’s legacy and past critiques
Despite earlier friction – Carragher once called Salah’s conduct “a disgrace” during a December dispute – he now praises the Egyptian’s output, stating only Thierry Henry surpasses him among overseas attackers in England. Liverpool remain in contention for both the FA Cup and the Champions League as Salah’s departure approaches.
- Salah: 33 years old, 255 Liverpool goals
- Final Premier League fixture: vs Brentford (May)
- Champions League final venue: Budapest
- Carragher’s Telegraph quote: no wish for Anfield farewell
