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Trent Alexander-Arnold edges closer to Liverpool exit
Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool. Photo by Alfie Cosgrove/News Images/Sipa USA

Trent Alexander-Arnold edges closer to Liverpool exit

The future of Liverpool’s long-serving right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold, has been the subject of intense speculation for some time. 

With his contract set to expire this summer, a move to Real Madrid appears increasingly likely, as the 26-year-old is reportedly keen on a switch to La Liga.

While an official decision has yet to be made, multiple reports suggest talks between Alexander-Arnold and Madrid are progressing. If a deal is finalized, it would mark the end of a 21-year association between the England international and his boyhood club. Madrid has been monitoring him for nearly two years, and its persistent interest could finally materialize into a high-profile transfer.

Liverpool has supposedly made efforts to retain Alexander-Arnold with a lucrative contract extension, but the defender is said to be eager for a fresh challenge in Spain. Should he complete the move, he would become the second English international at the Bernabeu, joining midfielder Jude Bellingham. 

His potential transfer would also continue Real Madrid’s trend of securing top talent on free transfers, following Kylian Mbappe’s expected arrival last summer.

Since his first-team breakthrough in 2016, Alexander-Arnold has been instrumental in Liverpool’s success, playing a key role in its Premier League and Champions League triumphs, along with several other domestic and international honors. 

His departure would mark the end of an era for the Reds, leaving the club with the challenge of finding a suitable replacement. Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong has emerged as a potential target, with Liverpool considering a move to fill the void left by its star right-back.

Liverpool fans are divided over the prospect of his exit. Some acknowledge his right to explore new opportunities, while others remain hopeful that he can be convinced to stay and continue his legacy at Anfield. Meanwhile, the club, currently on the verge of securing its 20th league title, is also working on contract extensions for key figures such as Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, whose deals also expire this summer.

If Alexander-Arnold does leave, it will be one of the defining transfers of the summer, signaling a major transition for both Liverpool and Real Madrid. This move would not only reshape Liverpool’s defense but also add another highly skilled player to Madrid’s already star-studded lineup. 

It remains to be seen whether Alexander-Arnold’s departure marks the beginning of an era of change at Liverpool or simply a new chapter in his already illustrious career.

Matt Evans

Matt Evans is a sports journalist from the United Kingdom, now based in Paris, France. He has covered various sports including basketball, soccer, boxing, MMA, and motorsports.  Over the past decade, Matt has focused heavily on the NBA and has worked with many established outlets on a variety of content

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