‘Trent is staying’ – Liverpool fans wowed by new contract ‘hint’ from teammate
Liverpool fans are convinced Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to remain at Anfield after a possible hint from one of his teammates.
Liverpool officially secured the Premier League title with a commanding 5-1 victory over Tottenham on 27 April.
Goals from Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah and an own goal from Destiny Udogie capped off a dominant display at Anfield.
Liverpool fans had already begun to believe that Alexander-Arnold might stay following his passionate celebration after scoring the winning goal against Leicester on the previous matchday, despite ongoing rumours linking him to Real Madrid.
Speculation has persisted that Alexander-Arnold has already agreed terms with Real Madrid ahead of a potential summer move, although nothing has yet been confirmed regarding his future.
Now, fans have been given fresh hope that their academy graduate will stay, after a post-match interview with one of his teammates seemed to offer another hint towards his commitment to the club.
Cody Gakpo drops possible hint over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool future
Following Liverpool’s Premier League title triumph, Cody Gakpo may have hinted at Alexander-Arnold’s future during a post-match interview.
Speaking to LFCTV, Gakpo said: “The group didn’t change much from last season, so you can build on that — with Mo and Virgil staying, and hopefully Trent as well, then you can keep building on that team.”
The England international has played a vital role under Arne Slot this season, despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding his contract situation. He has made 41 appearances across all competitions, contributing four goals and seven assists so far this campaign.
Meanwhile, with Carlo Ancelotti expected to leave Real Madrid this summer, Football Insider revealed that Alexander-Arnold could end up staying at Anfield due to uncertainty around Madrid’s transfer plans.
These developments, combined with Gakpo’s comments, have only strengthened fans’ hopes that a contract extension may still be possible.
| Club stats | Trent Alexander-Arnold |
| Appearances | 351 |
| Goals | 23 |
| Assists | 91 |
Liverpool fans hopeful of Alexander-Arnold U-turn despite Real Madrid speculation
With persistent links to Real Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has faced some criticism from sections of the Liverpool fanbase for potentially considering a move away, especially with the club seemingly entering a promising new era under Slot.
Former striker Chris Sutton has even criticised Liverpool fans for their reaction towards one of Anfield’s longest-serving players.
However, following Gakpo’s comments, the mood among supporters appears to have shifted. One fan wrote: “So it’s not done and over for Trent to change his mind” while another added: “When Mo [Salah] and Virgil [Van Dijk] agreed to stay, I think the pact was already made with Trent. He’s staying.”