Gerrard advises Salah to leave Liverpool without any controversy.

Steven Gerrard reveals explosive advice to Mohamed Salah regarding troubled exit from Liverpool

Mohamed Salah’s departure from Liverpool is no longer a surprise to anyone, but now comes the bombshell: Steven Gerrard, the club legend and former captain, has revealed that he advised the Egyptian forward not to leave Anfield “under a cloud.” This advice comes in the wake of the public conflict between Salah and coach Arne Slot, which has jeopardized a dignified farewell for one of Liverpool’s greatest recent icons.

Last week, Salah confirmed that he will terminate his contract with Liverpool a year earlier than expected, bringing an end to an era marked by 255 goals in 435 appearances. The season has not been easy for the 33-year-old, particularly following a controversial episode in December when the player stated he felt “thrown under the bus” by coach Slot after being benched during a period of poor results for the team.

Gerrard, who knows well the weight of being a legend at Anfield, spoke openly on the podcast The Overlap about his conversation with Salah during that tumultuous time: “I spoke to him after that interview and told him not to leave the club under a cloud, not to tarnish the legacy he has built here.” The former captain also explained that he maintains sporadic contact with the Egyptian, mainly for personal reasons, such as allowing his son Lio to spend time with Salah, but he assures that their relationship is not close.

Gerrard’s advice was clear and direct: “He has been here eight, nine years, he is a king at this club, with a huge legacy. I told him to leave on his own terms, the right way.” The former midfielder highlighted Salah’s emotionally fragile state at the time of the interview, recalling that the player was “in and out of the team, visibly upset,” and considered it a shame to see him leave in January without a proper farewell.

On Liverpool’s side, coach Arne Slot did not hold back in praising Salah in his most recent statement: “He will leave the club as a legend.” The recognition comes after the titles of the Premier League and the Champions League won since the forward’s arrival from Roma in 2017.

Despite all the impact, Gerrard believes that Salah will regret the explosive interview he gave after being an unused substitute in the 3-3 draw against Leeds on December 6. When asked if he was surprised by the imminent departure, the former player was categorical: “No, not at all. I think it’s the best for everyone. The timing is ideal.”

Regarding the reasons for the conflict, Gerrard remains ambiguous: “He had a discussion with the coach, I don’t know to what extent, but the fact that he gave that interview showed that there was a problem.” The truth is that the end of Salah’s era at Liverpool is marked by controversy, but also by a legacy that few will be able to match.

This dramatic outcome promises to mark the final chapter of one of Liverpool’s greatest heroes in recent times. And Steven Gerrard, with his respected voice, tried to ensure that this farewell was not marred by controversies that could overshadow a brilliant career. Now, it remains to be seen what the next destination will be for the Egyptian forward and whether this goodbye will indeed be definitive or just a hiatus in a love affair with Anfield.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.