Trent Alexander-Arnold Officially Joins Real Madrid, Leaves Liverpool For Free

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly reached a personal agreement with Real Madrid and is ready to move to Spain next summer. The right-back’s contract at Liverpool expires at the end of this season, and he has yet to sign a contract extension at Anfield.

Real Madrid actually made an offer to Liverpool in the winter transfer window, but the offer was rejected. However, Los Blancos remain optimistic about getting Alexander-Arnold’s services next summer on a free transfer.

According to Sky Sports Switzerland, Alexander-Arnold has agreed a five-year contract with Real Madrid. The contract will come into effect on (1/7), with a salary of around EUR 15 million per season. In addition, he will also receive a signing bonus whose value is said to be equivalent to a fair transfer fee.

Alexander-Arnold’s departure is a major blow for Liverpool, with the right-back estimated to have a market value of more than £80 million. However, with no contract extension in sight, the Reds will have to let their prized asset go without receiving any compensation.

This situation raises big questions regarding Liverpool’s efforts to retain Alexander-Arnold. The public also wants to know how far the club has tried to offer a new contract and what conditions have been proposed.

As a product of Liverpool’s academy, Alexander-Arnold’s decision to leave the club without a transfer fee has naturally attracted attention. However, reports suggest that the 25-year-old right-back is determined to continue his career at the Santiago Bernabéu and nothing will change his mind.

Alexander-Arnold’s move to Real Madrid marks the end of an important era at Liverpool, but also the beginning of a new career for him at one of the world’s biggest clubs. For Liverpool, this is a big challenge to find a suitable replacement who can fill the void in their defense next season.

Source: skysports.com