Doubt is so forbidden in Spain that Marca has allowed itself to make it its front page of the day. Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly made his wish to join Real Madrid clear. Despite repeated efforts by Reds leaders to extend his contract, the prospect of a new experience and the attraction of the Madrid club seem to have won over the 26-year-old. His choice was influenced by his friendship with Jude Bellingham, who shared his experience with Real Madrid.
Has Alexander-Arnold definitively rejected Liverpool for Real?
Alexander-Arnold, trained at Liverpool and considered a key player in the team, is under contract until June. The English club wanted to avoid reaching the January 1 date without resolving the question of his renewal, a situation similar to that of Van Dijk and Salah. However, Alexander-Arnold has already informed his managers that he will not extend, making a free departure likely at the end of the season. This prospect would force Liverpool to decide quickly: attempt a sale in January or lose the player without financial compensation.
Real Madrid, for their part, are said to be taking a cautious approach. The Spanish club is reportedly awaiting a possible call from Liverpool leaders to open negotiations. This strategy, already used for players like David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger, would allow Real to strengthen its squad at a lower cost. A well-crafted scenario according to Marca, nevertheless defeated on the England side. Times journalist Paul Joyce completely denied that the matter had already been resolved. According to him, Alexander-Arnold would not have made the final decision not to extend his contract with Liverpool before joining Real Madrid.
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To summarize
Will Real Madrid afford a huge recruit for zero euros next summer? Yes according to the Spanish press, not necessarily in England… Indeed, the Trent Alexander-Arnold file would not be so easily resolved than that.
