The 26-year-old defender has been associated with Liverpool since the age of five and signed his first professional contract 12 years later. ..Continue Reading
After months of speculation, it is now reported that Alexander-Arnold has reached an agreement with Real Madrid following discussions that began in January.
The move will be finalized in July after his current deal with Liverpool concludes.
As reported by talkSPORT, Alexander-Arnold has secured a five-year contract with the La Liga giants, earning over £220,000 per week—equivalent to £11.5 million annually, a considerable increase from his Liverpool salary.
Having made 349 appearances for the Reds in all competitions, scoring 22 goals, and providing a record-breaking 64 Premier League assists for a defender, Alexander-Arnold leaves behind an impressive legacy.
However, with his current injury keeping him out of action, he won’t have many opportunities to add to those numbers before his departure.
The England international has played a vital role in Liverpool’s success, contributing to their triumphs in every major domestic trophy as well as the Champions League, European Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.
He is likely to exit with another Premier League winners’ medal, as Arne Slot’s team holds a commanding 12-point lead at the top of the table.
Despite his achievements, Alexander-Arnold’s decision to leave has sparked discontent among fans frustrated at losing a homegrown talent.
Liverpool reportedly rejected a £20 million bid from Real Madrid in January, choosing to retain the defender in hopes of convincing him to stay.
His departure now puts additional pressure on FSG and Slot to address the futures of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, who are also out of contract this summer.
Salah has been linked with Saudi Arabia, while Van Dijk fueled speculation after being spotted speaking to PSG representatives following their recent European clash at Anfield.
