‘Lose that hero status’ – Why Mohamed Salah may consider Liverpool exit as former Reds star also explains why Trent Alexander-Arnold could head to Real Madrid

Salah and Alexander-Arnold are reportedly considering leaving Liverpool in 2025 following the expiration of their respective contracts with the Reds. Arne Slot’s side are attempting to renew the terms of both club legends, but slow progress has been made in extension talks.

Salah has been linked with Paris Saint-German and teams in Saudi Arabia, while England international Alexander-Arnold is said to be interesting Real Madrid. Ruddock has now talked about the departure of both next summer.

Speaking to FourFourTwo, Ruddock said: “Players come to the end of their contracts but I’m sure they’ve been talking, you don’t leave it until after Christmas, I’m sure there’s a lot going on.

“I’m sure Liverpool are trying their hardest to keep the three of them there, but as a footballer, you can’t blame them if they want to taste playing abroad, playing for Real Madrid – for a young player like Trent, you can’t really blame him.

“For the older lads like Salah, I can also understand. Why would you stay a couple more years if you don’t think you’re going to be the player you were and you lose that hero status?

“There will be a lot of conversations going on between the players, the people who look after them and the club, there’s a lot to weigh up. For all three of them, I hope they stay, but you can also understand it if they go.”

The Reds will continue with their efforts to get Salah and Alexander-Arnold to remain at Anfield. Liverpool will be in action next when they take on Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, December 22.