Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland was delighted for Takumi Minamo after he scored in Liverpool's 7-0 rout at Crystal Palace.
Minamino marked the occasion by posting a picture of him and his team-mates celebrating on Instagram along with the caption: "What a great team performance today. We keep going."
Among those who replied was Borussia Dortmund star - and rumoured Liverpool transfer target - Haaland.
Haaland, who played alongside Minamino at Red Bull Salzburg, posted: "Takuuuuumi" along with a pray emoji.
Minamino responded with a string of emojis - an astonished face, three smirking faces, and fire.