Liverpool’s ‘Greatest’: Teammates Hail Departing Mohamed Salah

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has lauded the departing Mohamed Salah as the club’s “greatest” player.

News of Salah’s shock exit at the end of the season emerged on Tuesday, signalling the conclusion of an illustrious nine-year partnership between the Egyptian forward and the Anfield club.

With an impressive 255 goals in 435 appearances, the 33-year-old will leave as the Reds’ third-highest goalscorer, behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt.

Robertson, who joined the club in the same transfer window in 2017, led the tributes from the dressing room.

Posting on Instagram, the Scotland international wrote: “Mohamed, thank you.

“Nine of the best years of our lives with amazing memories on and off the pitch. Watching you become the best at what you do and become one of the best to ever have worn the Liverpool shirt has been a joy to watch and be part of.

“Your mentality is second to none and a lot of people could take note. You have pushed yourself every single day and always demanded more from yourself and others. A pleasure sharing the pitch with you for so long but even more so being able to call you a friend.

“You deserve a send-off that reflects your status at LFC — the greatest. Second to none.”

Another long-serving teammate, Trent Alexander-Arnold, also paid tribute, calling Salah a “legend” on Instagram. The defender, who moved to Real Madrid last summer, added: “Some journey brother.”

Current Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch also posted a simple message, referring to Salah as “legend.”

In a statement announcing Salah’s departure, Liverpool said he had “firmly established himself as one of the greatest players in Liverpool’s history, helping the club to two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup and two League Cups, as well as an FA Community Shield.”