Premier League stars bid farewell to Mohamed Salah.. Haaland: "He caused us frustration" and Guardiola: "A legend who made football better"

As Mohamed Salah's era at Anfield Castle approaches its end by the close of the 2025/2026 season, top stars of the English Premier League gathered in an exceptional scene to bid farewell to one of the greatest forwards in the history of the competition. In an interview with "Sky Sports," stars like Erling Haaland and Pep Guardiola expressed their deep appreciation for Salah's illustrious 9-year career.

Haaland: Salah's goals against us were frustrating, and I keep his shirt at home

Norwegian star Erling Haaland, Manchester City's top scorer, praised Mohamed Salah's scoring abilities, confirming that he was the toughest competitor. Haaland said: "Look at what he has achieved; he has scored a tremendous number of crucial goals, many of which were against us, which caused us great frustration on several occasions." Haaland revealed his admiration for Salah, saying: "Competing against him was a great experience, and fortunately, I have his special shirt at home."

Guardiola: Salah was a constant "headache" and made football a better place

For his part, Pep Guardiola, Manchester City's coach, admitted that Salah represented a continuous tactical dilemma for his team. He explained: "Mo was a constant headache for us; his exploitation of spaces behind the lines and his harmony with Arnold's and Robertson's passes made him an exceptional player." He added emotionally: "He is a true legend, and I have great respect for him because he made the world of football a better place to live in thanks to his skills."

Declan Rice and Eden Hazard: A humble man and one of the best in history

The praise was not limited to traditional rival City; Declan Rice, Arsenal's star, shared his opinion, saying: "Salah is a very humble and kind man; as soon as the ball reaches him, you expect it to hit the back of the net the next moment." As for retired star Eden Hazard, he sent a special message to his former colleague: "It was an absolute pleasure to play against you; enjoy your time now, for you are undoubtedly one of the best in the history of the game."

End of Salah's legendary journey at "Anfield"

Liverpool is preparing to bid farewell to its historical top scorer next summer, after a journey during which he won all possible titles with "the Reds." The testimonies of competitors and colleagues confirm that Mohamed Salah's impact in the English Premier League was not limited to records alone but extended to being a role model in ethics and professionalism on and off the field.