Sky Sports journalist reports that Trent Alexander-Arnold has decided to join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer. End of an era! 💔🥺
Trent Alexander-Arnold Set for Real Madrid Move on Free Transfer
Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly set to leave Liverpool and join Real Madrid on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer. According to Sky Sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the right-back has made his decision after over a year of speculation regarding a potential switch to the Spanish giants.
The 26-year-old has allegedly agreed to personal terms with Carlo Ancelotti’s team and is expected to sign a five-year deal with Los Blancos. Despite Liverpool’s multiple attempts to renew his contract, Alexander-Arnold was determined to make the move, prompting the club to start planning for life without him.
At Real Madrid, he will compete with Dani Carvajal for the right-back position, though he is anticipated to take over as the first-choice option next season. His departure marks the end of a 21-year journey with Liverpool, where he made 349 appearances, scored 22 goals, registered 87 assists, and won eight major trophies.
Liverpool is already looking for a replacement, with Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong emerging as a primary target. Meanwhile, former Reds striker Michael Owen shared his thoughts on TalkSport, reflecting on Alexander-Arnold’s legacy at the club. He noted that while the defender has accomplished everything at Liverpool and could leave as a legend, staying would mean continuing with one of Europe’s elite teams, making his choice a challengi
ng one.
