Mohamed Salah signed for Liverpool from Roma in 2017 for an initial fee of £34.3m – but what became of some of the other players that signed for club that summer?
Mohamed Salah, now 32, joined Liverpool shortly after turning 25, following impressive spells in Serie A with Fiorentina and Roma. Before that, he had a brief and challenging stint at Chelsea, where he made only 19 appearances across all competitions.
Since arriving at Anfield, Salah has cemented his status as a club legend, winning every major domestic honor. His achievements include helping Liverpool secure their first league title in three decades in 2020, and scoring in the 2019 Champions League final victory over Tottenham.
Salah was one of several players signed as part of Jurgen Klopp’s transformation of the squad. But what became of the other players signed in that same window?
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – £35 million
Then 31, Oxlade-Chamberlain had tallied 20 goals in 198 games for Arsenal and featured in their 2017 FA Cup final win over Chelsea before joining Liverpool. Despite showing promise, his time at Anfield was hampered by injuries. He made 146 appearances and scored 18 goals before departing on a free transfer to Turkish side Besiktas, where he continues to play.
Dominic Solanke – Free Transfer
Solanke, now 27, made the move from Chelsea to Liverpool as a teenager, but it quickly became apparent that the step up came too early in his development. He struggled to make an impact at Anfield, scoring just once in 21 appearances — his lone goal coming in a 4-0 win against Brighton.
Seeking regular playing time and a chance to grow, Solanke transferred to Bournemouth, where he truly came into his own. He racked up an impressive 77 goals and 29 assists for the Cherries, becoming one of the most consistent forwards outside the traditional top six. His resurgence earned him a £65 million move to Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2024.
Andrew Robertson – £7.7m
When Liverpool signed Robertson from Hull City for just £7.7 million, it didn’t make many headlines — but it may go down as one of the biggest bargains in Premier League history. Then 23, the Scottish full-back quickly grew into a key figure under Jurgen Klopp, making the left-back spot his own with his relentless energy, pinpoint crossing, and defensive discipline.
Over the years, Robertson has lifted every major trophy with Liverpool, including the Premier League and Champions League, becoming a symbol of Klopp’s high-intensity system. Like Mohamed Salah, Robertson is now firmly etched into the club’s folklore — and with Liverpool on the verge of another league title, he’s set to become a two-time Premier League winner.
