It was expected to leave Liverpool, free from any contract, to join Real Madrid at the expiration of his lease this summer. However, rumors last week suggested that the English right rear could hesitate to leave for Spain.
Gakpo only fired these rumors during his intervention in front of the club's media, while the Reds celebrated their title after an overwhelming 5-1 victory against Tottenham.
Asked about Liverpool's victory, the Dutch international winger said: “We have not changed much compared to last season, and now, with the maintenance of Mo and Virgil, and, hopefully, of Trent, we can continue to build this team for many years.”
There were times when Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk were likely to leave, but both embarked on new contracts, Liverpool having already officially announced the maintenance of the superstars duo.
Would Trent change the minds on Real Madrid?
More and more doubts hover over Trent, but rumors are increasing as to its possible change of opinion concerning Real Madrid.
At the heart of his concerns is a probable change of direction in the Bernabéu this summer, with the probable departure of Carlo Ancelotti.
This probability increased this weekend, after the unruly performance of the Merengues, who saw them bowing in the King's Cup final in front of their rival, FC Barcelona.
Trent Alexander-Arnold could stay
Alexander-Arnold would join Real Madrid as a holder right rear, but the Spaniards cannot offer him the stability clearly offered by Liverpool.
This will probably be the case again this summer, with the new contracts of Salah and Van Dijk. However, a slow renovation process should be set up in Anfield, the two stars that have largely exceeded thirty.
A new contract with the Anfield club would constitute a major asset and would solve a summer transfer problem for which sports director Richard Hughes was probably preparing.
