Liverpool legend, Mohammed Sallah, has announced his intention to leave the Merseyside club at the end of this season.
In a message to the fans on Tuesday, the Egyptian player thanked the club for the support and affection shown to him since he arrived at Anfield nine years ago.
Sallah, who has netted 189 times for Liverpool in 310 appearances so far, said, “This club will always be my home to me and to my family.”
He relished his time at the Reds, noting that he never thought he would leave at this period.
The former Roma and Chelsea player has struggled with form this season, as he has not been able to impress Anne Slot, who has had to bench him in some matches. He has only managed 10 goals in 34 games this season for the club.
“Hello everyone, unfortunately, the day has come. This is the first part of my farewell. I will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.
“I wanted to start by saying that I never imagined how deeply this club, this city, these people would become part of my life.
“Liverpool is not just a football club, it’s a passion, it’s a history, it’s a spirit. I can’t explain in words to anyone not part of this club.
“We celebrated victory, we won the most important trophies, and we fought together through the hardest time in our lives.
“I want to thank everyone who was part of this club throughout my time here, especially the teammates, past and present.
“And to the fans, I don’t have enough words. The support you showed me through the best time of my career, and you stood by me in the toughest times. It’s something I will never forget and something I will take with me always.
“Leaving is never easy. You gave me the best time of my life. I will always be one of you.
“This club will always be my home to me and to my family,” the 33-year-old former African Footballer of the Year said in a video on Tuesday night.