Mohamed Salah will bring the curtain down on his illustrious Liverpool career at the end of this season, and his announcement has been met with an immediate response from inside and outside of the Anfield dressing room.
Vice-captain Andy Robertson led the tributes, having made 338 appearances alongside the Egypt international after signing for Liverpool in the same summer transfer window in 2017.
"Thank you for nine of the best years of our lives with amazing memories on and off the pitch," Robertson wrote on Instagram.
"Watching you become the best at what you do and become one of the best to ever have worn the Liverpool shirt has been a joy to watch and be part of.
"Your mentality is second to none and a lot of people could take note. You have pushed yourself every single day, and always demanded more from yourself and others.
"It's been a pleasure sharing the pitch with you for so long, but even more so being able to call you a friend. You deserve a send-off that reflects your status at LFC – the greatest and second to none."
Joe Gomez, who has been at Liverpool for the entirety of Salah's stint, also posted a tribute on Instagram: "One of the greatest to ever wear the shirt.
"It has been a pleasure having countless hours [on the pitch with you] and watching your greatness first hand.
"Everyone knows about your mentality and work ethic – the numbers just cement your legacy forever.
"Thank you for everything you've done for us. I'll always be grateful for our friendship over all these years. I can't wait to see you celebrated until the very end."
Salah's imminent departure means Liverpool will have lost two of their longest-serving players on free transfers in consecutive summers, following Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid last summer.
The 27-year-old right-back, who ended a 20-year stint at Anfield, posted on Instagram: "Some journey brother. LEGEND."
Left-back Konstantinos Tsimikas, who is on loan at Serie A club Roma, said: "I remember watching you on the TV and saying that you are one of the great players of our generation.
"Life happens and I had the luck to tell you that in person so many times.
"You are one of the closest and [most] important friendships I've created in my football career so far. A very good listener, a very good advisor and so patient with all my outbreaks.
"I thank you for your everyday company the last five years – the laughs, the talks, the achievements – for pushing me to be a better person and for being my inspiration on and off the pitch.
"PS: We all know that I'm your football bestie."
