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England stars Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham have shown off another bizarre handshake in training that has left fans baffled.
Handshakes, dancing and rehearsed choreography are all part of goal celebrations in the modern game and fans can expect plenty of examples during the European Championship.
Now Alexander-Arnold and Bellingham appear to be having another celebration for the fans as they performed an unusual personal handshake that saw both players blow their hands.
Liverpool star Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid icon Bellingham share a close friendship and have previously been seen laughing and joking together while on duty in England.
Their high spirits in Germany will be a welcome delight for Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate as he prepares to name his first team for their tournament opener against Serbia on Sunday.
England stars Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham have shown off a bizarre new handshake during training
Bellingham and Alexander-Arnold are both expected to be involved and the pair looked calm as they practiced their new greeting among their teammates.
In a video posted online, the duo can be seen shaking hands, pointing their fingers in an upward motion and then taking turns blowing into their hands as if trying to extinguish a flame.
The conversation lasted just a few seconds before both turned their attention back to training, but fans could expect to see the handshake again if either player scores at the European Championship.
Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa was an enthusiastic spectator as he watched the exchange unfold and smiled as Bellingham and Alexander-Arnold maintained their calm composure.
Alexander-Arnold and Bellingham appear to blow on each other’s hands during the handshake
Both players have undergone intensive training ahead of the opening match of the 2024 European Championship in England
Secret handshakes are common among teammates and symbolize unity, but some Liverpool fans believe Bellingham could try to lure Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid.
‘Trent on a free transfer to Real Madrid!’ said one concerned supporter who commented on the video.
The Liverpool star is a player whose future at Anfield is in doubt as he enters the final year of his contract and Spanish giants Madrid thought they were monitoring the situation.
Meanwhile, Bellingham has played a starring role since moving to the Spanish capital last year, winning the Champions League and LaLiga, and he will now hope to repeat his success with the national team.