Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has praised Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contributions to the club, stating the right-back will “always be remembered for good things” at Anfield even if he departs as a free agent this summer.
With Alexander-Arnold’s contract set to expire, the England international has reportedly held talks with Real Madrid, leaving his future with the Reds uncertain.
While speculation over the futures of key players Mohamed Salah and Van Dijk has been laid to rest through recent two-year contract extensions, Alexander-Arnold’s situation remains unresolved with only five matches left in Liverpool’s season.
The uncertainty follows a decisive contribution by the defender on Sunday, when he came off the bench to score the winning goal in Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Leicester City, bringing them closer to their 20th league title.
Alexander-Arnold’s emphatic celebration—removing his shirt in front of jubilant away fans—has fueled debate about whether it was a farewell gesture. However, Van Dijk dismissed speculation, emphasizing the squad’s focus on the present moment.
“At this point, we don’t know as a group what’s going to happen,” he said, adding, “He is already under a lot of pressure so there is no point for me to put him on the spot whatsoever.”
