Confirmed: The role Arne Slot played in Mo Salah's Liverpool exit
Mohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool at the end of the 2025-2026 season, one year earlier than originally planned after his contract was terminated by mutual agreement. The decision follows a reported deterioration in his relationship with head coach Arne Slot, particularly after Salah was benched for three consecutive games in late 2025. Once the club's highest-paid player and top performer, Salah's final season was marked by reduced form and internal tensions.
- ▪Mohamed Salah's £400,000-per-week contract was originally set to expire in 2027 but has been terminated a year early.
- ▪Salah was benched for three consecutive games in November and December 2025, leading to a public criticism and subsequent demotion.
- ▪A reported breakdown in the relationship between Salah and head coach Arne Slot was the primary reason for the early departure.
- ▪Salah approached club management about ending his contract early, according to multiple reports.
- ▪Despite being the Premier League's player of the year the previous season, Salah managed only six league goals in his final campaign at Liverpool.
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