Cody Gakpo may have dropped a big hint about the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold after the Reds have conquered the Premier League title in an explicit style.
The side of Arne Slot sealed the 20th English competition crown of the club and their first title celebration for fans in Anfield for 35 years, with a 5-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday that caused jubilant scenes on MerseSide.
Liverpool had to come from behind after Dominic Solanke Spurs gave a shock early lead, but goals from Luis DÃaz, Alexis Mac Allister and Gakpo played the game before the break. Mohamed Salah added a fourth after the break and a Destiny Udogie -the own goal completed the route, while Liverpool moved to an indisputable 82 points with four more games.
Gakpo, who scored the crucial third goal of Liverpool with a composed finish in the box, played a leading role on a day when the Anfield believers were finally able to celebrate a title Triumph.
When Liverpool won the Premier League for the last time in 2020, their victory came behind closed doors because of COVID-19 Pandemic limitations, which means that supporters could not be present.
In the midst of the celebrations on Sunday, Gakpo made a remark that Liverpool supporters could give fresh hope that Alexander-Arnold might be able to move to Real Madrid and stay in his boys' club.
The 26-year-old is without a contract on 30 June and is strongly connected to a free transfer to the Bernabeu. Despite the increasing speculation, Alexander-Arnold has so far refused to confirm his plans.
Speaking after the trophy celebrations, a backward 'Champions 24-25' shirt and a scarf bound around his head, Gakpo thought about the future of Liverpool and mentioned three important players.
'Now with Mo [Salah] and Virgil [Van Dijk] Staying, and hopefully also Trent, they can continue to build, “said the Dutchman.
It was a seemingly casual remark, but one that will hold Liverpool fans as a sign that conversations are still behind the scenes and that Alexander-Arnold could still bind to a new deal.
Van Dijk and Salah had also entered into the last six months of their contracts at the beginning of 2025, creating uncertainty surrounding their futures. Both have since put pen on paper about new long-term deals at Anfield, which stimulates the hope that Alexander-Arnold might follow.
Gakpo's comment can be interpreted in various ways.
In other words, he let that there are optimism within the team about Alexander-Arnold who stays, or, like many fans, he simply hopes that the star will immediately choose to stay instead of starting a new chapter abroad.
What apparently is clear is that Alexander-Arnold teammates have not yet received confirmation that he is leaving.
Alexander-Arnold was added further intrigues and was depicted in conversation with Liverpool owner John W. Henry on the field during Sunday's celebrations.
Alexander-Arnold has played a crucial role under lock and is generally seen as a future captain if he stays in Anfield.