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In April 2025, Mohamed Salah posted a cryptic social media photo alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold following Alexander-Arnold's decisive goal against Leicester City, which brought Liverpool closer to clinching the Premier League title. The selfie, shared from Liverpool’s training ground without a caption, sparked widespread speculation among fans about Alexander-Arnold's future at the club. Despite rumors linking the right-back to a move to Real Madrid after his contract expires, Salah’s post raised hopes that Alexander-Arnold might sign a new contract with Liverpool, following recent renewals by Salah himself and Virgil van Dijk.

Alexander-Arnold’s goal was significant as it marked his return from an injury sustained in March and kept Liverpool on the brink of a Premier League triumph. Although media outlets and transfer insiders like Fabrizio Romano suggest that Alexander-Arnold is set to join Real Madrid this summer, Salah’s social media activity created a wave of optimism and debate among Liverpool supporters. Comments on the post reflected this, with fans expressing surprise that Salah waited days to post the selfie and interpreting it as a hopeful sign that Alexander-Arnold will remain.

The relationship between Salah and Alexander-Arnold, developed over years of playing together at Anfield, lends weight to the emotional impact of the photo. Salah, who recently extended his contract with Liverpool until 2027, appears to endorse the possibility of Alexander-Arnold staying, contrasting with ongoing transfer rumors. However, given the timing and external reports, the likelihood of Alexander-Arnold renewing at Liverpool is viewed as slim, underscoring the post’s ambiguous nature.

Earlier in 2025, Mohamed Salah also made cryptic posts featuring Alexander-Arnold and Van Dijk amid contract uncertainties, amplifying fan anticipation about the trio’s futures. Alexander-Arnold’s impending Liverpool departure was later confirmed, with Salah publicly expressing heartfelt respect following the announcement.

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