How Liverpool players past and present responded to bombshell Mohamed Salah announcement

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Liverpool players past and present have paid tribute to Mohamed Salah following confirmation that he will depart the club at the end of the season .

Salah, 33, revealed in a statement on Tuesday evening that he has reached an agreement with the Reds to terminate his contract from this summer and leave on a free transfer.

The Egypt international joined Liverpool from Roma in 2017 and has since enjoyed a triumphant nine-year spell on Merseyside, netting 255 goals in 435 appearances, claiming seven major trophies.

He said in a social media video: "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, this 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 the 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 times. It is 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. Thank you for everything, because of all of you I will never walk alone."

Following Salah's announcement, a host of Liverpool players - both former and current - responded and paid homage to the departing Reds icon.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold , who transferred to Real Madrid last summer, shared many memorable moments playing alongside Salah, and posted a red love heart emoji in the comments.

Alexis Mac Allister added a clapping emoji, Harvey Elliott penned "legend" along with a crying and a red love heart emoji, whilst Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk commented with a red love heart and clapping emoji.

Jordan Henderson , now at Brentford, responded with a king and red love heart emoji, Florian Wirtz posted a folded hands and red love heart emoji, and Ryan Gravenberch wrote "legend" with a red love heart emoji.

Darwin Nunez added a red love heart and king emoji, Ibrahima Konate declared, "The King", whilst Joe Gomez posted two red love heart emojis and Steven Gerrard contributed a red love heart emoji of his own.

The most heartfelt message came from veteran left-back Andy Robertson, who arrived at Liverpool the same summer as Salah, and commented "the greatest" before posting his own separate Instagram tribute.

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Alongside a photo of him and Salah, Robertson said: "Mohammed, Thank you. 9 of the best years of our lives with amazing memories on and off the pitch. Watching you become the best at what you do and become one of the best to ever have worn the Liverpool shirt has been a joy to watch and be part of.

"Your mentality is second to none and a lot of people could take note. You have pushed yourself every single day and always demanded more from yourself and others. A pleasure sharing the pitch with you for so long but even more so being able to call you a friend.

"You deserve a send off that reflects your status at LFC- the greatest. Second to none [Egypt flag and king emoji]."

Salah has a maximum of 10 matches remaining in a Liverpool jersey. Seven of these are in the Premier League , whilst he could feature in three more FA Cup games depending on the club's success in the tournament.