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'Definitely a dig at Trent!' - Liverpool accused of using Mohamed Salah contract extension to fire shots at Alexander-Arnold as Real Madrid free transfer nears

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The Reds have successfully secured the future of their talismanic forward, Salah, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mohamed-salah-stays-liverpool-confirm-new-deal-egyptian-king-contract/blt625460e1eefc582d#cs159b52273a9b5eeb" target="_blank">quashing months of speculation</a> regarding his potential departure. The 32-year-old Egyptian international was previously set to see his contract expire at the end of the 2024-25 season, sparking numerous rumors linking him to various European giants. Although the official announcement only confirmed that he would remain beyond next season, reports suggest the new terms extend his stay by another two years - taking him up to a full decade in a Liverpool shirt since arriving from Roma in 2017.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Soon after revealing Salah’s contract extension, Liverpool shared a cryptic message on social media: "More in than out." The seemingly simple phrase immediately caught the attention of fans, some of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/more-out-than-in-mohamed-salah-makes-huge-admission-liverpool-future-disappointed-reds-talisman-claims-yet-receive-offer-new-contract/blt7b7a8cab9bbdbc7f#cs057c454b68749aee" target="_blank">whom suggested it carried a deeper</a>, possibly pointed meaning directed at Alexander-Arnold. The Liverpool-born defender has allegedly declined to open talks over a new deal and is widely expected to complete a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-fans-mate-traitor-trent-alexander-arnold-real-madrid/blt64bd56ea5c4bb2fd" target="_blank">move to Real Madrid this summer.</a><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">He's staying. <a href="https://t.co/AnhqQjUg7g">pic.twitter.com/AnhqQjUg7g</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1910588224474394687?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

One supporter took to X (formerly Twitter) to suggest that the post was a not-so-subtle jab at Alexander-Arnold.<a href="https://x.com/Okayy_Dan/status/1910589463442424136" target="_blank">@Okayy_Dan</a> wrote: "'"More in than out' is definitely a dig at Trent. Love it." Not all fans agreed with that interpretation, however. Another user stepped in to offer an alternative explanation, pointing to Salah’s own comments from late 2024. Back in November, Salah had publicly expressed concern about his contract situation, admitting he felt uncertain about staying at the club.Salah said: “We are almost in December and I haven’t received any offers yet to stay in the club. I’m probably more out than in. You know I have been in the club for many years. There is no club like this. But in the end it is not in my hands. As I said before, it is December and I haven’t received anything yet about my future.”<a href="https://x.com/Dom_1810/status/1910589915189964911" target="_blank">@Dom_1810</a> who remember those words argue that the phrase "More in than out" is in fact a reference to Salah’s own journey, highlighting how his situation has now turned around with a contract finally agreed upon.He wrote: "It’s not. It refers to Salah’s interview a few months ago when he was frustrated about the lack of movement in his contract renewal and said he was more out than in."

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

Liverpool fans were on cloud nine after Salah's extension was announced. <a href="https://x.com/edem_DemsLfc/status/1910589728967008486" target="_blank">@edem_DemsLfc </a>wrote: "Build him a statue in the centre of the Liverpool City."Whereas, <a href="https://x.com/C2Dougie/status/1910589487886848318" target="_blank">@C2Dougie </a>wrote: "Premier League on notice – the goals, the assists, the menace aren’t going anywhere."Meanwhile, <a href="https://x.com/AnfieldRd96/status/1910592275324797329" target="_blank">@AnfieldRd96</a> suggested: "Trent can also give his vice captaincy to Salah right now, please."<a href="https://x.com/joe_boyersLFC/status/1910591834100793760" target="_blank">@joe_boyersLFC</a> opined: "Salah understands the city more than Trent."While, <a href="https://x.com/NomadicUser/status/1910591852748611772" target="_blank">@NomadicUser </a>chose sarcasm and wrote: "Shout out to Trent for freeing up the wage bill."

ECSTASY IN MERSEYSIDE 

With the new deal in place, Salah looks set to finish his Liverpool career as one of the club’s greatest-ever players. In eight years, he has racked up 243 goals in 394 appearances—a scoring record few in Premier League history can match. Beyond personal stats, his time at Anfield has seen him help guide the team to a historic haul of trophies. The honours list includes the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Reds now turn their attention back to the Premier League, with Salah expected to feature in Sunday’s matchup against West Ham.

WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

'Definitely a dig at Trent!' - Liverpool accused of using Mohamed Salah contract extension to fire shots at Alexander-Arnold as Real Madrid free transfer nears | Goal.com

Liverpool fans believe The Reds used Mohamed Salah&apos;s extension to fire shots at Trent Alexander-Arnold, as a free transfer to Real Madrid nears.

&apos;Definitely a dig at Trent!&apos; - Liverpool accused of using Mohamed Salah contract extension to fire shots at Alexander-Arnold as Real Madrid free transfer nears

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