There is clearly optimism in the Spanish capital over his signing, with the England star making headlines after scoring against West Ham.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract set to expire in June 2025, optimism is growing within Real Madrid about securing his signature. According to reports from AS, the Spanish giants are confident he can complete his transfer as early as January. This story has also attracted attention in England, especially from media such as the Daily Mail.
In what was his final game for Liverpool in 2024, Alexander-Arnold gave fans and pundits plenty to talk about – not just off the pitch, but off it too. During Liverpool's impressive 5-0 win over West Ham, the right-back scored his first goal of the season, netting the fourth in Arne Slot's defeat. However, his celebration sparked as much conversation as the goal itself: a hand in the shape of a mouth to his ear, a gesture that was much debated on social media.
Trent's celebration sparks debate
“The media are chatting” and “it's all noise and rumours,” Liverpool fans wrote online, interpreting the celebration as a rebuttal to speculation. For many supporters it was a positive sign, indicating Alexander-Arnold's commitment to the club, despite the uncertainty surrounding his future. The right-back, known for his bold gestures towards the crowd, has only fueled speculation surrounding his next move.
Slot discussed the situation after the match in an interview with Sky Sports:
“No, I don't think it's negative at all. He is playing very well,” said the coach. “He scored a great goal and the way he celebrated his goal probably says it all.
“So I don't think I need to say much more about it. I am very happy with Trent, just as happy as with Mo and Virgil. So for me there is no difference.
“To the outside world, there may be more things happening around Trent in the media than with the other two, but I am happy with all three at the moment.”
Slot's comments, a sort of 'blah, blah, blah' dismissal, have left the Liverpool fanbase more puzzled than reassured as they hope to retain a player who seemed destined to become a club legend.
Some fans also speculated about Trent's possible comments to Salah when the Egyptian scored, using his hand to cover his mouth from any lip readers but with a cheeky glint in his eye.
Support from Liverpool
It's not just fans who want Alexander-Arnold to stay. Liverpool Academy graduate Curtis Jones added to the intrigue by posting a photo of the celebration on social media with the caption: “The Scousers in the team.”
Trent's future in Madrid?
Whatever happens, Trent Alexander-Arnold will start 2025 as a Liverpool player but will also be free to negotiate with other clubs. With more than 300 appearances for the Reds at the age of 26, his legacy at Anfield is already substantial.
But Real Madrid are preparing for what they hope will be the next chapter of his career. They imagine Alexander-Arnold would bring his immense talent to the Bernabéu, potentially starting a new era in Madrid as early as June 2025, but a winter move is not completely ruled out.
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