Despite Trent Alexander-Arnold standing with one foot in Real Madrid, Liverpool are not giving up. What was described as the perfect farewell came on Sunday when Liverpool sent Leicester down to the Championship with a late goal from the English right-back.
According to Marca, Trent Alexander-Arnold is very close to a move to Real Madrid. The England full-back, who is clearly one of Liverpool’s most important players, is aiming to wear the white shirt from next summer.
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The 26-year-old defender is now going through a footballing maturation phase that has caught the attention of the Chamartín club, who are determined to strengthen the right-back with a creative profile that has attacking drive and experience from the big stage.
Even though Real Madrid are tempting and Trent Alexander-Arnold has only been a Liverpool player all his life, experiences like this and the upcoming Premier League trophy should make the job of persuasion a little easier.
Trent Alexander-Arnold on his way to Real Madrid
In recent months, the relationship between Alexander-Arnold and Liverpool has been marked by uncertainty. Although the player has always shown loyalty to Anfield, negotiations for a contract extension have not gained momentum as expected. Real Madrid’s sporting director has taken advantage of this situation, and they have quickly initiated a strategic signing without having to pay a transfer fee.
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Liverpool, on the other hand, are not willing to lose one of their most iconic players in recent years. The club’s management is working against the clock to present a final offer that could persuade the defender to stay on Merseyside. But everything indicates that this offer comes too late – and that it will not change his decision.
The desire to start a new chapter in La Liga seems established. The opportunity to be part of a project like Real Madrid, combined with the challenge of trying out a new league, appeals to the England international.
If all goes as planned in the coming weeks, Alexander-Arnold will end his Premier League era and take a big step in his career – towards the Santiago Bernabéu.
