Right when the happy days had just started for the Liverpool fans, sad news broke on the internet. Trent Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool to join Real Madrid, which is quite the shock.
This 26-year-old confirmed through his social media handles that he will be leaving Liverpool and joining Real Madrid by the end of the season. Let’s know in detail what actually transpired between him and the club.
Real Madrid Signs The Deal
Although Trent Alexander-Arnold’s signing with Real Madrid has recently come to light, the news was known to management way earlier. Trent had informed head coach Arne Slot about his leaving the club.
Arnold had already informed the head coach that he wouldn’t be extending his contract, but wanted to keep the news private as Liverpool was going for the glory of the Premier League. Thankfully, Liverpool won the Premier League title, and he could have a happy ending.
Real Madrid have been interested in the England international for quite some time now. It will be a 5-year contract, and according to news in Spain, Trent will be paid 7.5 million pounds every year after tax.
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Legacy of Trent Alexander-Arnold At Liverpool
Fans will be disappointed when Trent Alexander-Arnold leaves Liverpool, but the star leaves a legacy behind. He joined the club through the youth ranks, and the step up has been nothing short of extraordinary.
2 Premier League titles, 1 Champions League Trophy, along with the club’s World Cup achievements, have been the top drawer from Alexander-Arnold. Trent Alexander-Arnold was emotional when asked about the club.
He said that the club has been his life for the past 20 years. He was also grateful for all the love, respect, and support from the fans and the team management. The star player was truly indebted.
The Star Trent Alexander-Arnold
It won’t be a mistake to say that Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a hidden superstar for the team in red. Making his senior debut in 2016, he has been the star midfielder for the club.
Often playing for the hybrid role, Trent has moved from full back to midfield during the attacking phases, which is an outstanding achievement. In the total of 352 appearances, Trent has 23 goals.
Being a midfielder, the chance to score goals has been bare minimal. However, he has been part of the title-winning side and contributed with his skills. Without a doubt, he will be interested in bettering that record at Real Madrid.
What’s Next For Trent Alexander-Arnold?
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future is bright as he leaves Liverpool. As the Club World Cup approaches, Real Madrid might be interested in signing him between June 1st and June 10th.
But the star player isn’t allowed to leave the club before the contract ends. If he does so, Real Madrid would have to pay the compensation fee, which could work well for Liverpool.
Currently, Liverpool will be entirely focused on the last 3 games of the season. Their final match will be against Crystal Palace. Trent has advised everyone to get away from the noise of his leaving the club and focus on what’s at hand.
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