Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has offered a glowing tribute to Mohamed Salah following the Egyptian forward's announcement that he will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the 2025/26 season.
After nine years at Anfield, Salah confirmed this week that he has reached an agreement with the club to bring his record-breaking tenure to a close. Guardiola, who has faced Salah in numerous title races, described the winger as the "biggest weapon" his sides ever had to contend with.
The City boss emphasized that Salah is a legend of the Premier League whose impact extends far beyond his staggering goal tally. Guardiola remarked that players of Salah's caliber are essentially irreplaceable, stating that rivals "don't replace them, you just try to survive them."
He acknowledged the pivotal role the forward played in the fierce rivalry between Manchester City and Liverpool, crediting Salah and former manager Jürgen Klopp with forcing his own team to raise their standards to unprecedented levels.