Cody Gakpo Sends Message to Trent Alexander-Arnold in Hopes for Him To Stay at Liverpool

Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo Voices Hope for Alexander-Arnold’s Future at Anfield As Real Madrid Move Nears.

Liverpool celebrated a historic day at Anfield, sealing their 20th English Championship title on Sunday. They sealed this Premier League title with a commanding 5-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Yet, even amid the celebrations, the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to dominate fans and his teammates mind.

The Liverpool right-back, whose contract expires at the end of the season, is heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid. He had a pivotal role in Liverpool’s title-winning campaign. Even so, Alexander-Arnold has yet to commit to a new deal, fueling speculation of a free transfer to Spain.

Cody Gakpo: “Now with Mo and Virgil staying, and hopefully Trent as well.”

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Gakpo Sends a Clear Message

During the post-match celebrations, Cody Gakpo made his feelings known. Speaking to LFCTV, the Dutch forward said:

“I think the group didn’t change much from last season, so now you can build on the team as well. Now with Mo and Virgil staying – and hopefully Trent as well – then you can keep building on that team for many years to come.”

Gakpo’s hopeful remark, delivered after Liverpool’s title-clinching win, sparked further fuel into what has already been an dramatic transfer saga surrounding the defender. Gakpo’s words reflect a broader sentiment at Anfield, where many still hope Alexander-Arnold will make a U-turn.

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Adding to the intrigue, Alexander-Arnold was seen deep in conversation with Liverpool owner John Henry after the final whistle. Although this could be a normal exchange during celebrations. Even so, it certainly fueled fresh hopes in fans and his teammates skills that the defender might yet stay.

Real Madrid Move Appears Likely

Despite the optimism, most reports suggest Alexander-Arnold’s departure is almost inevitable. Trusted sources like the transfer expert Fabrizio Romano stated that the 26-year-old’s move to Spain is inevitable at this point. Romano said:

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“The deal for Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid is at the final stages. Just waiting for the formal steps, just waiting to sign all the contracts, just waiting to complete all the documents.”

The Reds fans and Gakpo may be hoping but the situation may be worse. Unless something dramatic changes, the boyhood Red looks set to embark on a new chapter in Madrid. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining the final outcome of this transfer saga. However, for now, Cody Gakpo and the Anfield faithful will have to continue to hope for a twist in the tale.

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