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Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has honoured Mohamed Salah following the 33-year-old's announcement of his departure at the season's end. The 58-year-old praised the striker as a trophy-filled era at the Reds comes to an end ahead of his summer move. The German commended Salah for his record-setting career at Anfield and urged Liverpool fans to give the Egyptian the farewell he merits at the season's conclusion.

The forward will depart Liverpool at the campaign's end, with his final Premier League appearance for the Reds taking place at home against Brentford on May 24. On Tuesday, the Egypt international dropped the shocking news that he will be exiting Liverpool at the season's close. Salah will leave the club on a free transfer after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract early. Speaking to The Anfield Wrap, Klopp said: "I hope he can have a successful rest of the season. We texted last night but I really hope he enjoys the rest of the season, but I know Mo can only enjoy it if you win football matches and he scores.

"I really hope that on the last matchday, you all will have a smile on your face, be happy and thankful that one of the most incredible careers that we will ever be apart of. Where he came from, what he went through and what he gave us, incredible.

"When you work with him, the bigger view is just ridiculous, unmatched numbers, we may sit here in 10 years, maybe Ekitike (breaks his record) but it will be difficult. One of the all time greats leaves the club in the summer, lets see where he will show up next."

It was under Klopp who Salah helped steer Liverpool to extraordinary heights, re-establishing themselves as a dominant force in world football. The 33-year-old netted the opener in their 2-0 Champions League final victory over Tottenham Hotspur in 2019 and was pivotal in their Premier League success 12 months later.

The 58-year-old added: "It was a joy, a challenge, hard work from both sides (to work with him), an incredible outcome. I couldn't imagine something like this was possible, the numbers he produced, the performances, some of them will be unmatched I'm sure.

"I already look back and I can't believe how something like this was possible. The goals he scored, consistency he showed, the desire and eagerness to grow bigger and bigger."

Salah, almost single-handedly, propelled Liverpool to top-flight glory last term where he secured the Golden Boot and most assists following his spectacular display in Arne Slot's first season. However, it has been a challenging term for the Egyptian, where he has struggled to replicate the heroics of last season in what is now his final campaign at Anfield.