Liverpool’s ruthless call, Salah farewell cancelled to keep his price high

Why Liverpool are holding back on a public goodbye

Liverpool are reportedly reluctant to give Mohamed Salah a public send off during Saturday's match against Brighton, a decision shaped less by ceremony and more by strategic caution.
According to reporting by The Telegraph and journalist Chris Bascombe, club officials believe that staging an emotional farewell could be interpreted globally as confirmation that the 31 year old is leaving, which in turn could reduce Liverpool's leverage if transfer talks begin.

For readers who are not immersed in football news, Salah is one of the Premier League's most prolific forwards and a global sporting figure. He joined Liverpool in 2017, helped the club win the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League title in 2020, and has become one of the team's most recognizable stars worldwide. Because his contract expires in 2025, this summer represents Liverpool's last realistic opportunity to secure a substantial transfer fee if he chooses not to renew.

A player at the center of global interest

Speculation around Salah's future has intensified over the past year, largely due to heavy interest from Saudi Pro League clubs, which previously made record breaking attempts to sign him.
Liverpool rejected an offer widely reported to be above £100 million last summer. That history is a major reason the club is now careful about how any end of season messaging is framed.

According to The Telegraph, Liverpool fear that any appearance of closure, gratitude, or finality could be interpreted as confirmation that he is available, potentially softening the market or inviting lower bids than expected. With transfer negotiations often shaped by public narratives as much as private talks, even a symbolic Anfield farewell could influence the financial landscape.

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How supporters are interpreting the club's quiet approach

Fans have been wondering whether the Brighton match would serve as a tribute to Salah's years of service. For many Liverpool supporters, Salah is not just a star player but a cultural figure who helped redefine the club's identity. His absence from any planned farewell activities feels unusual when compared with send offs given to other long serving players.

Yet Liverpool are choosing silence.
The club has reportedly decided against any farewell arrangements while the season is ongoing, hoping to avoid any narrative that suggests finality before decisions are actually made.

A summer shaped by strategy and uncertainty

Instead of closure, the end of the season may bring more questions. With both Salah and the club remaining publicly quiet, uncertainty continues to grow around what comes after the Brighton match.

A more detailed picture is expected to emerge in the coming months as Liverpool appoint a new manager, finalize squad planning for next season, and decide whether to pursue a contract extension or consider transfer negotiations. Until then, Liverpool appear determined to keep all options open.

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Sources, The Telegraph, Chris Bascombe

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