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You'll Never Walk Away- Lip-Reader Spills on Alexander-Arnold’s Contract Chat

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Andy Hageman | Last updated Apr 30, 2025 12:27 PM ET

Liverpool fans are buzzing after a lip-reader dropped a juicy tidbit about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future. During the Reds’ title-clinching 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham on April 27, 2025, the star right-back was spotted in a cozy chat with club owner John W. Henry. The rumor mill went wild, and now a lip-reader claims they’ve cracked the code on what was said, and it’s got fans dreaming of a contract U-turn.

A Galactico's Move Seemed Certain

The scene was pure Anfield magic: players celebrating, fans roaring, and Alexander-Arnold, whose contract expires in June 2025, deep in conversation with Henry. Speculation about a move to Real Madrid has been relentless, with reports suggesting a deal is nearly done. But according to the Daily Mail, the lip-reader revealed the duo was discussing a potential new deal to keep the Liverpool-born hero at his boyhood club.

This twist has Reds supporters clutching their scarves in hope. Social media posts on X are ablaze, with some claiming Liverpool’s recent title triumph and the electric Anfield vibe might sway Trent to stay. Could the pull of home and a second Premier League medal outweigh the allure of Madrid’s Bernabeu?

Adding fuel to the fire, teammate Cody Gakpo dropped a cheeky hint on LFCTV, saying, “Hopefully Trent as well,” when talking about building the squad with Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk, who’ve already signed extensions. The Liverpool Echo noted Trent’s emotional badge-tapping after scoring against Leicester, a gesture fans took as a love letter to the club. Yet, skeptics like ex-keeper Paul Robinson insist the Madrid move is a “done deal,” per Football Insider.

Will He Stay Or Will He Go?

The lip-reader’s reveal feels like a plot twist in a football soap opera. While some X posts scream “Here we go!” for Madrid, others beg Trent to pen a new deal, citing the team’s bright future under Arne Slot. It’s a tug-of-war between loyalty and ambition, and fans are glued to every whisper.

What’s next for Trent? Will he stay the local lad who became a legend, or chase glory in Spain? For now, the lip-reader’s bombshell has given Liverpool fans a glimmer of hope, and a new chant, You'll Never Walk Away!

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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