England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has received public advice from Emile Heskey to leave Real Madrid and continue his career at Bayern Munich. There are currently no negotiations between the clubs, but the recommendation comes at a time when the Englishman has a less prominent than expected role in his second season in La Liga.
The former Liverpool and England striker believes Munich would be a suitable destination for Alexander-Arnold if he decides to look for an exit. Heskey highlighted the Bundesliga’s level of competition and pointed to Bayern as an option where the full-back’s attacking qualities could make a difference. “There is also a lot of talk about a return to Liverpool, but the idea for the bosses at Anfield to bring back a player who went almost for free for big money is a long way off.
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Alexander-Arnold is chasing more minutes at Real Madrid
The recommendation appears to be contingent on Alexander-Arnold’s sporting situation. The defender has played eight games and 435 minutes, delivered one assist and is yet to score during the 2026/27 season, according to Real Madrid’s official statistics.
In LaLiga, his figures are seven games, four starts, 356 minutes and one assist. His place in the starting eleven is far from a foregone conclusion, and the situation has opened up the debate about his future – despite the fact that he still has a long-term contract with the club. Mourinho is judging two of Florentino Pérez’s signings.
Marca writes that Real Madrid are balancing Trent Alexander Arnold on a knife edge where they “play him” enough to keep his market value while seeking exit.
Alexander-Arnold joined Madrid in June 2025 from Liverpool and signed a contract until June 30, 2031. In other words, any departure would require a deal with Madrid, which keeps the player tied for another four and a half seasons.
Transfermarkt estimates his market value at 60 million euros, according to the latest available update from June 5, 2026. That valuation and contract length are two factors that would make a simple financial operation difficult for any suitor.
Alexander-Arnold is interested in Bayern
Emile Heskey believes Bayern Munich will allow Trent Alexander-Arnold to compete in a different environment without leaving the European top. The former footballer also admitted that his personal preference would be to see him again at Liverpool, although he presented the German club as a suitable option.
The Englishman specifically justified the recommendation with what Alexander-Arnold brings when he has the ball. According to Heskey, his ability to participate in the build-up and create danger from the sidelines outweighs the doubts that have historically accompanied his defensive performances.
The context of Real Madrid fuels the debate. At the beginning of November, AS already pointed out that Alexander-Arnold had lost continuity in the starting eleven and that other players were accumulating playing time at right-back. The newspaper itself counted only 53 minutes for the Englishman in several recent games before his subsequent start against Racing.
However, there is currently no information confirming contacts between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, or a decision by Alexander-Arnold to leave LaLiga. With a contract until 2031, the next step will depend on whether his playing time increases in the coming months – or if the sporting situation opens up a real market scenario.
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