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"Son Heung-min Tottenham 40 billion → Sala Liverpool 0 won." Before the release of the shock FA, he said, "I didn't know it would be like this" 英 Even the BBC is "surprised."

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Park Geondo

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Son Heung-min (left) and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah during the Tottenham Hotspur period. /AFPBBNews=News1
Son Heung-min (left) and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah during the Tottenham Hotspur period. /AFPBBNews=News1

Mohamed Salah (34), who once commanded the English Premier League (EPL) and was joint top scorer with Son Heung-min (34, LAFC), leaves Liverpool somewhat shabby. In the UK, I was also shocked by the news of Salah's separation from Liverpool.

The BBC, a leading British newspaper, said on the 25th (Korea Standard Time), "I didn't expect it to end like this. Salah will wrap up his companion with Liverpool after this season," he said.

The Liverpool club also announced in an official announcement on the same day that "Sala has agreed to end her career at Liverpool with the last of the 2025-2026 EPL."

It's the last of Living Legend. Salah wore a Liverpool uniform and scored 255 goals in 435 official matches, ranking third in the club's all-time leading scorer after Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. Since joining AS Roma in 2017, he has won a total of eight major trophies, including two EPL wins and a UEFA Champions League (UCL).

Liverpool, which revealed that it was over with Mohamed Salah on the 25th (Korea Standard Time). Mohamed Salah posing with the Champions League trophy. /Photo = Liverpool Official Social Network Service (SNS)
Liverpool, which revealed that it was over with Mohamed Salah on the 25th (Korea Standard Time). Mohamed Salah posing with the Champions League trophy. /Photo = Liverpool Official Social Network Service (SNS)
Former Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min (center) greets his fans with the Europa League trophy in his right hand. /Photo = Tottenham Hotspur Official Social Network Service (SNS)
Former Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min (center) greets his fans with the Europa League trophy in his right hand. /Photo = Tottenham Hotspur Official Social Network Service (SNS)

It is also unrivaled in terms of personal records. He left an overwhelming mark, including four Premier League Golden Boot awards and three PFA Player of the Year awards. No player has scored more goals (189 goals) or assists (92) than Salah in the Premier League since Salah joined Liverpool.

But the end of such a great journey is not so beautiful. "I didn't expect it to end like this," BBC said, adding, "Sala has actually agreed to shorten the contract. Liverpool decided to send him as a free agent this summer. This is contrary to the fact that he signed a contract until 2027 just a year ago and maintained his position as the team's best player.

Salah's downfall is also evident in the record. Unlike last season, when he swept the top scorer and assistants with 29 goals and 18 assists, he has only scored five goals and six assists in 22 EPL games this season. In all competitions, it has only 10 goals and 9 assists, which is less than half of the 44 offensive points recorded during the same period last season.

Even Legend urged Salah to transfer. "Sala is falling sharply like falling off a cliff," Graham Souness said. "From the first game of the season, I felt that Sala had a problem. Salah's inability to create an offensive point is the cause of Liverpool's shaking, he claimed.

Mohamed Salah, who was the top scorer in the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season. /Photo = Liverpool Official Social Network Service (SNS)
Mohamed Salah, who was the top scorer in the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season. /Photo = Liverpool Official Social Network Service (SNS)

There was also a lot of noise during the breakup. Salah has cracked his relationship with manager Arne Slot since being pushed to the bench against Frankfurt in October. Shortly after being excluded from the list against Leeds United, Salah volunteered to interview local reporters, saying, "My relationship with manager Slot has collapsed, and someone from the club wants me out," and "I think Liverpool is using me as a scapegoat."

According to the 'BBC', Salah himself also reportedly sensed that he was no longer a main resource. In the end, the club decided to end the company with Salah even at the expense of not being able to pay a penny in transfer fees.

This separation between Salah and Liverpool is sharply compared to Son Heung-min's past moves. After leaving Tottenham, Son Heung-min paid a huge transfer fee of 20 million pounds (about 40 billion won) and headed to the U.S. stage. He also received the highest courtesy from the club, including the creation of a large mural in downtown London.

Salah reportedly made the decision for Liverpool. "As a gesture of respect for the fans, Salah asked the club to announce the transfer as soon as possible," the BBC said. "It is the least right Salah deserves to leave his way," he said, adding, "No matter what Salah's separation process was, there is no doubt that he will receive a warm goodbye."

Son Heung-min (center) is holding the UEFA Europa League (UEL) trophy in the 2024-2025 season. /Photo = UEFA Official Social Network Service (SNS)
Son Heung-min (center) is holding the UEFA Europa League (UEL) trophy in the 2024-2025 season. /Photo = UEFA Official Social Network Service (SNS)

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