Liverpool fans can't understand what Trent Alexander-Arnold did back in December after Real Madrid transfer news
03/25/2025 08:30 AM
Liverpool look likely to lose Trent-Alexander-Arnold this summer, after failing to agree a new deal with the right-back.
Alexander-Arnold’s rumoured Real Madrid move now seems nailed on for next season, after it was reported the 26-year-old had agreed a five-year-deal with Los Blancos.
With his Spain future all but sealed now, Liverpool supporters have been left confused after reflecting on Alexander-Arnold’s celebration against West Ham back in December.
Liverpool fans left puzzled over Trent Alexander-Arnold celebration
Having grabbed Liverpool’s fourth goal of the night against West Ham, the Reds right-back was seen holding his hand to his ear and imitating a chattering sound.
It what was first perceived as an act of defiance against all the noise and rumours linking him away from Liverpool – that perception has since changed however following the Madrid transfer.
Liverpool fans have taken to social media in the aftermath of the Alexander-Arnold news, highlighting their confusion at the right-back’s defiant celebration, even claiming they feel mocked by the Merseyside graduate.
One fan said via X (formerly Twitter): “Mocking us he knew he was off but this is only on Trent a little bit he’s obviously not confident with FSG.”
A third fan said: “Like I said when it happened, it was directed at Liverpool fans that their disappointment talk is nothing but noise to him.”
“He couldn't have handled this worse,” added another supporter.
Arne Slot thought Alexander-Arnold celebration was not ‘negative’
Alexander-Arnold didn’t comment on his celebration at the time, with the 26-year-old walking past reporters after being questioned about the meaning behind the message.
Arne Slot was also quizzed on his right-back’s actions, telling the media it wasn’t a negative at the time.
“No, I don’t think it’s negative at all. He’s playing really well, scored a great goal and the way he celebrated his goal probably tells you enough. I don’t think I have to say much more about it.
“I’m really happy with Trent, just as happy as I am with Mo [Salah] and with Virgil. So for me, there’s no difference. For the outside world, maybe there’s a bit more things happening around Trent in the media than with the other two but I’m happy with all three of them at the moment.”
