Mohamed Salah was unveiled as an Al-Hilal player at a press conference in Riyadh on Tuesday, ending a 13-year association with Liverpool during which he scored 214 goals. Liverpool simultaneously released a statement confirming receipt of the transfer fee, reported to be £150 million.
Salah said he had informed Liverpool's management of his decision six weeks before the departure was made public. 'Liverpool gave me everything. This city, these supporters — I carry them with me,' Mr. Salah said at the press conference.
Al-Hilal's president described the signing as 'the most significant signing in the history of Saudi football.' The club did not confirm the specific financial terms of Salah's contract.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot issued a brief statement following the announcement. 'Every goal, every assist, every moment he gave this club was a gift,' Mr. Slot said.
Salah, 32, arrives at Al-Hilal having produced five consecutive seasons of high-level performance for Liverpool. He said at the press conference that he intended to demonstrate he remained capable of performing at the highest level. His departure brings to an end one of the most decorated individual careers in the history of the Premier League.