Alan Shearer says it's the right time for Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool
Salah's emotional farewell
In a highly emotional video posted on social media, Mohamed Salah announced his intention to depart Liverpool at the end of the 2025‑26 season, shocking the football world.
Shearer explains why the timing is perfect
Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer praised Salah as one of the top five greats in Liverpool history and argued that at 33 years old the Egyptian forward deserves a new challenge, possibly in the sunshine of the Saudi Pro League.
"He’s 33 now and unfortunately time catches up with us sometimes… it’s the right time for him. It’s been mutually agreed after all he’s done for the club and achieved and what the club’s done for him."
Liverpool’s track record of replacing legends
Shearer reminded fans that Liverpool have previously filled huge gaps left by icons such as Kenny Dalglish, Steven Gerrard, Ian Rush and others, often promoting young talent like Rio Ngumoha or signing new stars.
- Salah’s departure announced via an emotional video.
- Shearer rates Salah among Liverpool’s top five greats.
- Potential move to Al‑Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.
- Liverpool historically replace legends with new talent.
Current struggles under Arne Slot
Shearer also highlighted the team’s recent dip in form, describing Liverpool as “extremely tired” and “defensively a mess” with players like Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté underperforming.
