Cody Gakpo made the biggest indication so far that Trent Alexander-Arnold could actually extend his Liverpool contract and reject Real Madrid’s progress.
This season, the Dutchman developed as a key player for the Reds and scored 17 goals in all competitions, including nine in the Premier League. He saved one of his best for the convincing 5-1 victory on Sunday against Tottenham Hotspur, who sealed the title, as his refined footwork and precise closing Guglielmo-Vicario to the right to the right.
Gakpo celebrated on Sunday in a cheering Anfield and joined his teammates in front of the Kop when the players sang the famous club ‘You’ll never Walk Alone’ Anthem, but he also introduced himself to the cameras to talk about Liverpool’s title as the party started on Merseyside.
During a forecast interview with Sky SportGakpo Let Slip: “Now with Mo [Salah] and virgil [Van Dijk] Stay and hopefully trent can continue to build. “
The reference to Alexander-Arnold, who may remain in Liverpool, could be significant, since the 26-year-old has been courted by Real Madrid for several months. The interest of the 15-time Champions League winners has even made too widespread suggestions that Alexander-Arnold has already agreed to move to Spain at the end of his contract and to move away free of charge from his youth club.
Regardless of whether Gakpo’s comments are in knowledge or just hope that his teammate will remain, it remains to be seen, but the supporters of Liverpool will hope that Alexander-Arnold will follow the examples of Salah and van Dijk. Both signed two -year contract extensions after lengthy discussions and committed to the Arne Slot project, which joined an exclusive list of managers to win the Premier League for the first time.
Alexander-Arnold was in great form throughout the entire campaign, but also spent time on the side due to injuries. Conor Bradley has caused regular minutes to shine and proves that the northern Irish has what it takes to replace Alexander-Arnold when he decides.
It is expected that Liverpool will be launched for a new right-back if the Spanish capital is to prove too much than that Alexander-Arnold can resist, even though Bradley appears first in this scenario and becomes the first choice.
Alexander-Arnold publicly refused to get his future plans closer and last said that after achieving the winner goal against Leicester City: “I said all season that I would not talk about my situation or comment on details, but days like today are something special. Goals to win games near titles. Special moments that will live with me forever.”