The emotional weight surrounding Mohamed Salah’s upcoming departure from Liverpool continues to grow, and few tributes have captured it better than that of club legend Dirk Kuyt.
Speaking in an interview published by Sky Sports via their x handle, Kuyt reflected on what he described as a once in a generation impact what many are now calling the “Salah Effect.”
“What Mohamed Salah has done for Liverpool is something very special. You don’t see many players in world football having this kind of impact for so many years. His consistency has been incredible, but it’s not just about scoring goals it’s about those moments where he creates something out of nothing. In football, every moment can change everything, and Salah has been the player to deliver those moments again and again. He has been the driving force behind so much success at this club.”
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Since arriving in 2017, Salah has not only delivered goals but redefined Liverpool’s attacking identity. His influence stretches across a historic period that includes Premier League glory, Champions League triumph, and multiple domestic and international titles all with Salah at the center of it.
Softfootball reported that Kuyt’s tribute comes at a significant time, following the confirmation that Salah will leave the club at the end of the 2025–26 season. What was once a conversation about form has now shifted into legacy.
Figures like Jürgen Klopp have already described his standards as “unmatched,” while fans and legends are placing him alongside icons like Ian Rush and Steven Gerrard in Liverpool folklore.
Even as the farewell narrative builds, Salah continues to deliver on the pitch. On the international stage, he recently inspired Egypt national football team into the AFCON semi-finals after a crucial win over Ivory Coast, once again stepping up when it mattered most.
Back at club level, he reminded everyone of his quality with a decisive contribution against Brighton, providing an assist as Hugo Ekitike scored a brace to secure an important victory for Liverpool.
With his departure set for June 2026, attention now turns to how Salah will close out his Anfield story. Whether it ends with more silverware or not, one thing is already clear his legacy is not just defined by numbers, but by moments, influence, and an era he helped shape.
