Liverpool fans turn on Trent Alexander-Arnold after Virgil van Dijk contract confirmed

Trent Alexander-Arnold has found himself on the receiving end of fresh anger from supporters after . has followed by with the Reds.

The Liverpool captain, 33, had made it clear that he wanted to stay put on Merseyside and has now put pen to paper to prove his commitment. "It was always Liverpool. That was the case," he said. “It was always in my head, it was always the plan and it was always Liverpool.

“There wasn’t any doubt in my head that this is the place to be for me and my family. I’m one of Liverpool. Someone called me the other day an adopted Scouser – I’m really proud to hear these things, it gives me a great feeling.”

His heartfelt words and connection with Liverpool are viewed by many fans as a stark contrast to situation ahead of when his deal expires on June 30. star and Reds fan Paddy Pimblett summed up the thoughts of many with .

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“He is just leaving the club he supported to be another cog in the machine at ,” Pimblett said. “He could have been a legend at LFC. He always said he wanted to be captain so he was always lying, wasn't he? I think he has forgotten where he came from.”

Alexander-Arnold, who has been out injured for a month but returned to Liverpool training on Wednesday, is yet to officially announce his decision. But for many it seems as though the writing is on the wall, with Salah and Van Dijk now signed up to big-money deals.

“Trent is looking absolutely awful now. Vice captain and local lad only one not to sign,” one fan tweeted. Another wrote: “Trent really wants to leave his boyhood club for a squad with no chemistry and inflated egos.”

A third added: “Two Liverpool legends locked in with new deals in and Virgil Van Dijk. Is Trent gonna join them and secure his legendary status forever, or is he gonna decide to be player #3647484 at Real Madrid?”

A fourth concluded: “Van Dijk signing an extension is absolutely MASSIVE. Still the best centre half in the ! Based on last night's Madrid showing, Trent is making a huge mistake also. But off with him. Anyone that needs convincing needs to be moved on, every time.”

Liverpool face in the on Sunday afternoon when the away fans are sure to show some love towards Van Dijk and Salah. While he has re-joined training, Alexander-Arnold is understood to be unlikely to feature at the King Power Stadium, with the club not wanting to rush his return from an ankle injury.

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