Trent Alexander-Arnold’s shirtless celebration at King Power Stadium, arms stretched with the Liverpool flag in hand, may go down as a defining image in the Reds’ title-winning campaign.
The 26-year-old marked his 350th Liverpool appearance with a dramatic late winner, returning from injury in the most spectacular fashion.
But while the scenes of jubilation were unforgettable, they couldn’t hide the lingering uncertainty around Trent’s future.
With Real Madrid circling and Liverpool having recently locked down Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk to new deals, fans are left wondering: will Trent be next, or will he be gone?
For now, the Scouser is staying quiet. He told reporters (via BBC):
“I have said all season that I am not going to speak on my situation. I am not going to go into the details.”
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Is this iconic moment a goodbye from Trent to Liverpool
This was more than just a win, it was a moment. Returning from an ankle injury, Trent was subbed on with 19 minutes to play and delivered the winner just five minutes later. It felt poetic, maybe even symbolic.
Alexander-Arnold admitted:
“But days like this are always special. Scoring goals, playing games, winning games, winning titles – they are special moments for me and I am glad to do my part.”
Arne Slot, when pressed about Trent’s future, kept the focus on the moment.
“My only good answer is to talk about his goal. All the attention should go for that, and all the good things he has done for this club for so many years.
He is incredible if he sets his mind to it. Today he knows when it matters most, he can bring a bit more and that is something only the top, top, top players have.”
There was an air of finality about the entire event, from the sunshine over King Power to the confident Liverpool performance and the downcast Leicester squad accepting their fate.
Reds fans will hope this wasn’t Trent’s parting gift, but if it was, what a moment to remember him by. Is Trent writing the final chapter of his Liverpool story or preparing for a new one?
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