In a touching tribute, Mohamed Salah has extended a classy farewell message to his fellow Liverpool teammate Harvey Elliott, who recently made a notable switch to Aston Villa on a season-long loan.

Elliott, a rising star and standout for the England Under-21s, made his move on transfer deadline day, with Villa set to make the deal permanent for a hefty £35 million by the end of the season.

Before finalizing his transfer, Elliott attracted interest from several clubs, including Bundesliga's RB Leipzig, and turned down offers from his former club Fulham and West Ham United, before Aston Villa swooped in at the last moment.

Having shared the pitch with Elliott for six incredible years at Liverpool, Salah took to social media to express his admiration for his younger teammate. He shared two memorable photos from their 7-0 win against Rangers in 2022, stating, "You’ll always be remembered for your loyalty and dedication every time you were called upon. You leave as a champion, and I have no doubt you’ll achieve great things at your new club. They are lucky to have you."

Elliott responded warmly, calling Salah "more than a brother" and thanking him for being a guiding light throughout his career. "An icon to look up to and a real close friend whenever I needed you! Thank you, king," he replied.

Liverpool initially resisted the possibility of Elliott’s departure, believing his value was too high to attract serious bidders. However, following his outstanding performance at the Under-21s European Championship in Slovakia, the club ultimately recognized his desire for more first-team experiences and consented to the loan.

Notably, Liverpool has secured buy-back and sell-on clauses in the agreement, ensuring they have a stake in Elliott’s future as he navigates this exciting new chapter at Aston Villa.