Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is on the verge of signing for Real Madrid at the end of the season.
The news broke on Tuesday, with Fabrizio Romano confirming the deal, stating that the deal is all but done, with the right-back agreeing personal terms.
He had been linked with a move to Madrid since last summer, with the La Liga giants initially considering an early approach before opting to wait and sign him for free.
His decision has left many fans feeling betrayed, with frustration mounting over how he handled the situation, especially given his deep ties to the club. There is also anger over the player’s decision to not sign a new contract, which would have at the least, helped his boyhood club get a significant fee from his sale.
Trent Alexander-Arnold responds to Liverpool supporters’ criticism
As reported by Defensa Central, this backlash has left Alexander-Arnold feeling saddened. It is stated that the player is not willing to comment on the matter in the public, but ‘has spoken privately with those close to him’, and has a response to the accusations.
The report states that Madrid had made an offer for the player in January worth £25m (€30m), but the Reds refused to sell him mid-season. Therefore, he feels the club is to blame for not getting a transfer fee out of him, and not him.
Losing a player of his calibre is a massive blow. A product of Liverpool’s academy, Alexander-Arnold has played a crucial role in the club’s success in recent years, helping them secure both the Premier League and Champions League titles.
This season alone, he remains an integral part of Arne Slot’s squad, making 39 appearances while contributing three goals and seven assists.
The club will have a big void to fill on the right-side of the defence next season. There are several names linked with a replacement. Conor Bradley is one of them who proved to provide a great backup during Trent’s absences.
Another names is Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong, who is really admired by Liverpool manager Arne Slot. He is among the top targets with reports suggesting that initial talks have been held.
he should have made it clear he was leaving a year ago. then a new player could have been signed and they could sell him. No one buys a replacement in January.
Trent knew he was leaving last season when all the rumours were swirling around his head wasn’t in the game half the time and should have manned up and said he wanted to go that way the club would have got a transfer fee and fans would have been a bit less angry with him you’ll know when he gives his first interview in Spanish..
Finally says something – so with this comment it is very obvious – he is aware that by leaving on a free contract – he is denying LFC any funds for his transfer – morally an unforgiveable action for him to take, he could even now sign a contract with a release clause of 50 million pound.
Pretty sad that TAA has decided to profit from doing the dirty on his Lifetime club.
Talk is cheap from him- very cheap for LFC.
Very- very – very disappointing. Show some moral fibre & dignity Trent, see if Real Madrid really want you!
YNWA!
Not getting your comment about the immorality. Wasn’t it the club that failed to secure a bag of gold?
LFC should’ve renewed his contract at least 1 or 2 years ago if they really wanted him to stay or want to sell him for lots of money. Same as to Salah and van Dijk. That’s the club’s responsibility. Don’t blame it on the players.
Liverpool had their chance to profit from this deal but was playing hard Ball ” unluckily by the club ” but definitely not the player at fault
TAA expectations are high going to Real Madrid, but he will have a stiff competition in that position, he denied his boy hood club earn even a penny, so were is the loyalty. let him go because this saga could even unsettled the players to focus, let us think about the matches we have in front of us to league title for the second time in the 2000 this is now project 24/25 season good day supporters and fans all over the world thanks again.
TAA66 won’t be good in RM…
He will be sitting on the bench after a month… The manager of RM will see his horrible skill in defense and RM doesn’t need him…
interesting to say YNWA while throwing the lad under the bus. He’s a footballer. Period. He owes no one nothing off the pitch. That stuff is the club’s responsibility. On the pitch, he’s been fantastic as usual. Off the pitch has been a whole lot of confusion and speculation stirred up by the media. The club has always known Trent’s contract situation and have failed to do anything about it proactively. Same as Salah and van Dijk. The responsibility is on Hughes and Edwards. The fact that there’s last-minute hustling going on is a complete lack of foresight on behalf of the team that was brought in post-Klopp, to handle management. Not Slot, he’s just the ‘head coach’. It’s sad to see Trent go. As with everyone who’s ever left the club, it doesn’t bode well for him. But as true supporters of LFC we should be wishing the lad all the best, not damning him. And we should be getting on the case of Hughes and Edwards, who – somehow – are being left without blame
It is a challenge for him…will he be considered the same way lfc supporters consider him? He will be just another player. He is bad at defending and one day at a certain time he will regret his decision. Anyway I wish him good luck…
I agree entirely. Not only is football his love and joy it’s his job and living. He has to get the best deal for himself. Thank you, Trent, for what you have given this club in return for their faith in you and now good luck and best wishes for your future.
Now know that YNWA.
I have wondered myself since 2 years ago when they knew he had two years left on the contract, LFC did nothing. A year left on the contract, they did nothing too. It clearly shows lack of respect on their part not the player and again, what’s left for him to win for them? he won the league which they have never won before, he has won Champions League for them. what’s needed to be won
Well said, I can’t agree with you more. I’m a big fan of Trent’s and will be gutted to see him go, but would respect his decision, wish him well and be grateful for all he has done for the club.
That’s an awful take on the situation, at what point did you hear Trent say ‘he wants to go’? It’s he who left the fans second guessing, it’s he who gave silly gestures after scoring (leading fans to think he was staying) and it was Trent who talked about wanting to become captain of the club he and his family have supported all their lives!
I think you’ll also find that Trent’s performances have been pretty woeful during these times too! The club cannot be blamed for betrayal.
Salah and VVD simply want longer term contracts with the right money but both have said they WANT TO STAY.
Sorry throwing it bk on the club , no club would sell a star play for peanuts mid season when they are going for title and in all cup competitions, he trying to shift blame , thought better of him try being a man and take so responsiblity in this !!
Trent you have served us well,if you go good luck mate,is you stay great.
YNWA.
Why can’t players agree to sign a contract with clauses that then allow them to still go. This ensures both parties benefit. Even if the player is also going to be given a big chunk from the transfer fees, both parties will be happy. If Trent had signed a 2 year deal Mdrud woukd have been paying and LFC would give Trent an equivalent amount that Madrid is willing to pay to him as a free agent. He literally grew up at LFC and was given opportunities to be where he is so he should show some respect!
respect for wat how long dit it take for Liverpool to talk over a new contract he dase not ow anyone anything
Sentiments apart, every one has their dreams and aspirations. He made a decision that he feels good for him at the set time. Blaming either party amount to being selfish and entitled.
if he completes loses form, LFC will offload him and vice versa. if tables turn either with LFC or Real, every one will make a judgement that suits them.
why on earth only TAA is being blamed here and not FSG who has the decision making power but chose to keep everything under wrap until it has come to this stage?
LFC fans are barking at the wrong tree, imho.
Would anyone give the money to FSG or take it for himself? FSG is to blame not TAA. Liverpool just got the wrong type of owners. FSG has no ambitions. Real fans should know that by now. Klopp did and left 2 years early from his contract.
That comment is so stupid I had to reply just to say exactly that!!
FSG has done more for this club than anyone in our history of owners! Have you seen the ground, training facilities etc..?
Anyone blaming the owners for this has zero credibility!
TAA being a local home grown player should never let the club that raised him benefit nothing because he is chasing big money somewhere else. Once he goes for nothing, he will lose his legendary status at the club. All I can see, he is going to be another player from the bench probably one day he will regret it.
what is the big hype about TAA. he can pass a ball but he gets walked over in defense. he is not as good as he is made out to be.. lots better than him. probably only 6th or 7th best player in the team. let him go he won’t be missed. easily replaceable
I least expected this kind of behaviour from him.
Liverpool should review its policy of salaries and bonuses. We are losing quality players at an alarming rate.
Next after the three ( TAA, MO and VD),will be Ibra.
What a shame!
LET him go and have them same fate like the likes of Coutinho,Michel Owen and few others not to mentioned all become ZERO
Let them face the same fate like the earlier dunggoos.Well wish him all the best to fail
He should have signed a years contract (even if the club agreed to sell him) which would have allowed Liverpool to get the proper selling fee and what he was worth; not the paltry amount Madrid offered in the window.
Liverpool gave this kid a very lucrative career in a sport he loves, a city he was born in and more to the point…a team he and his family supported!
He could have been a legend, instead he will be another Michael Owen who fans respect as a former player but would never be mentioned in the same sentence as the word ‘legend’!