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The local lad and Liverpool vice-captain, whose contract is running out, is now reportedly on the verge of joining Real Madrid.

His goal against Leicester felt like classic Liverpool magic.

That silence has sparked more questions than answers.

“There’s not one single person in and around Real Madrid who doesn’t believe that he’s joined them,” said former Red Jan Molby.

“He was very blunt about, ‘I’m not going to speak on my situation.’ There was an opportunity for him to give a little bit of hope… He didn’t do it.”

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According to journalist David Ornstein, “Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to join Real Madrid as a free agent.”

That’s a hard pill to swallow for fans who’ve seen him grow from academy graduate to club vice-captain.

While Real Madrid believes they’ve already secured their man, Liverpool haven’t waved the white flag.

With Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk both signing new deals recently, Liverpool are quietly optimistic that their right-back will do the same.

Trent might be tempted by the idea of following in the footsteps of legends at the Bernabeu, especially with Madrid needing a long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal.

And with Real Madrid’s own future in flux — including manager Carlo Ancelotti’s uncertain position — there’s a chance this story still has a twist or two left.

For now, Liverpool fans may have to brace themselves for a tough goodbye.

But if there’s any last-minute drama, it wouldn’t be the first time Trent pulled off something magical.

At this point, the ball is firmly at Trent’s feet.

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