Breaking: Trent Alexander-Arnold Set to Join Real Madrid, Turning Down Liverpool’s €5m More Offer 🔴 The Liverpool right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold, has reportedly agreed to join Real Madrid this summer, despite Liverpool offering him €13m (£11m, $14.7m) per year – €5m more than Madrid’s €8m (£6.8m, $9m) offer. Alexander-Arnold, who has been consistent in his desire to move to the Santiago Bernabeu, is set to leave Anfield as a free agent after winning two Premier League titles and one Champions League with the Reds. Slot Reacts: Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed his disappointment at Alexander-Arnold’s departure but remains confident that another player will step up to fill his shoes.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Madrid Switch: Money isn’t key, according to report
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exit from Liverpool has been Sports News_wait for it_since he hinted at his intent to leave his boyhood club, and now, it’s finally official. The England international is set to depart Anfield at the end of the season after an illustrious decade at his hometown team.
Alexander-Arnold’s Point Blank Response
Despite Liverpool’s persistent efforts to keep their prize asset, Alexander-Arnold remained steadfast in his decision. According to Defensa Central, a Madrid-focused website, Alexander-Arnold’s response to Liverpool’s offers was consistent and clear:
“I want to go to Real Madrid, it is not for money.”
This sentiment was not mere lip service; Alexander-Arnold is reportedly set to take a significant pay cut to join Los Blancos. According to Defensa Central, the 26-year-old will earn €8million (£6.8m, $9m) per season at the Bernabéu, a far cry from the €13million (£11m, $14.7m) Liverpool had offered him.
Slot’s Reaction: A Star’s Departure and a New Hope
Liverpool manager Arne Slot, while disappointed, understands Alexander-Arnold’s decision. Speaking to Der Spiegel, Slot shared his thoughts:
“Like everyone who loves Liverpool, we’re disappointed. But we’re used to good players leaving. At this club, the next good one always steps up.”
Slot’s optimism iscked by the next generation of talent at Anfield, with players like Kostas Tsimikas and the promising Konaté eager to fill Alexander-Arnold’s large shoes.
Departing Star’s Impressive Docket at Liverpool
Alexander-Arnold departs Anfield as a two-time Premier League champion and a Champions League winner, leaving behind an impressive tally of 23 goals and 92 assists in 352 appearances.
FAQs: Alexander-Arnold’s Move to Madrid
Who will replace Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool?
Liverpool is reportedly looking at several options, includingJeremie Frimpong and Denzel Dumfries, to fill the void left by Alexander-Arnold. (Source: TeamTalk)
Will Alexander-Arnold play in the Club World Cup?
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is the first player to reach 100 Premier League assists while still in his 20s.
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