Mohamed Salah is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, calling time on a remarkable nine-year stint at Anfield - and Curtis Jones has spoken about the situation
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Curtis Jones has spoken about Mohamed Salah's Liverpool exit(Image: X / TNT Sports)
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Curtis Jones has said that it has been a pleasure to be a part of Mohamed Salah's journey, as he spoke about the Egyptian forward's immanent departure from Anfield. The 33-year-old announced during the international break that 2025/26 will be his last season with Liverpool.
Taking to social media with a statement, he said: "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 life. I want to thank everyone who was part of this club throughout my time here, especially the team-mates 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 time. 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 be always one of you. This club will always be my home to me and my family. Thank you for everything. Because of all of you, I will never walk alone."
And now, speaking for the first time on his long-time team-mate's upcoming exit, Jones has explained exactly what Salah means to Liverpool. Speaking ahead of Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final game with Manchester City, the 25-year-old said: "I’m speaking as a fan as well, it’s obviously hard to see a player like Mo [leave], who has given this club everything.
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"The records that he’s set and broken himself…it’s been a joy to be a part of his journey and see how hard that he’s worked. You always see Mo with the goals and assists and the exciting times that he’s given.
"As a player, I’ve seen how hard he works in the gym and how much he looks after himself, his body and recovery and all the extras he puts in. I’ve learned and taken a lot from him. I’m not built like Mo but I try to have the same mindset.
"I try to use the stuff that he’s done, I’ve learned a lot from him. He leaves as a legend and he’s achieved everything he can. Good luck to him."
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Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the season(Image: PA)
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When asked by Robbie Fowler if it makes him want to go out onto the pitch and give it his all so Salah leaves as 'a winner' this summer, Jones added: "100 per cent yeah. I think that Mo would want that as well.
"He knows we’ve always got his back, the same way he’s always had ours. This season has been up and down but it would be nice to finish on a high.
"We can see that the games are coming thick and fast against good teams but of course we’re always going to give our best for the fans and the team, and especially now for Mo."
Salah's departure from the club comes as somewhat of a shock, considering the forward only signed a contract extension last year which should see him remain on Merseyside until 2027. However, after a sub-par season by his own incredibly high standards, the club legend evidently sees it as a fitting time for his farewell.
This season, Salah has scored 10 goals and provided nine assists from 34 games across all competitions. While still an impressive tally for a star who predominantly plays as a right winger, it's a downgrade on the 29 goals and 18 assists that Salah managed on the way to Liverpool winning the Premier League title last time out.