The Egyptian forward assisted Curtis Jones in a 1-1 draw against Brentford at Anfield, a contribution that carried additional significance: it took him past Steven Gerrard as Liverpool's all-time leading assister in the Premier League.
He was substituted off to a standing ovation. Every corner of the ground rose. Salah pressed his hands to his chest and took one long look back at the pitch he had called home since 2017.
"I think I cried more than in my whole life," he said afterwards. "I look back and wonder if I would have wanted more than I achieved. Not really. We won it all. We see the love from the fans and this is the most important thing for me."
In his time at the club Salah won the Premier League title twice, the Champions League, the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup. He leaves as the club's third-highest goalscorer of all time and, by most statistical measures, among the finest players of his generation.
His next move remains uncertain and, for now, entirely his own business.
"I am still evaluating things. I have time now," he said in comments reported by WinWin. "I will go to the World Cup and then everything will clear up. If a good opportunity comes before then I will make my decision, and if there isn't one I will make my decision after the World Cup."
Saudi Arabia remains the most widely cited destination. Al-Hilal have pursued Salah for two consecutive windows. Interest from clubs in Europe and the United States has also been reported, though no formal proposal has been made public.
Before leaving the AXA Training Centre on Saturday, Salah delivered a final message to his teammates that captured his character in full.
"Being in Liverpool, winning for Liverpool and winning games is the best thing that could happen to you," he said. "You better win next year."
He leaves knowing they listened to his entire career.