‘Trent Alexander-Arnold now in legal talks over Liverpool exit to Real Madrid’
Trent Alexander-Arnold is now engaged in legal discussions over his much-anticipated Real Madrid move after confirming his departure from Liverpool.
Anfield fans’ hearts were finally crushed by Alexander-Arnold as the lifelong supporter announced his decision to leave on social media on Monday, 5 May, after 20 years with the club.
The 26-year-old has made over 350 appearances for the Reds, winning two Premier League trophies and the Champions League, but deciding now is the time to find a new challenge over in Spain.
Alexander-Arnold had been heavily linked with Real Madrid months ago, joining Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk in the list of potential departures this summer, but the latter two have now agreed new deals.
Instead, the star full-back is clearly making headway in his move to the Bernabeu, with a new update now sharing details on the progress made with the La Liga giants.
Trent Alexander-Arnold edging closer to Real Madrid move
Speaking on Sky Sports News (5 May), Vicky Gomersall said that Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid have now come to a verbal agreement over a deal this summer.
It is also understood that the “final legal details of the contract are now being written up”, with the right-back now set to move to the Bernabeu after announcing his exit from Anfield.
Arne Slot must move on quickly after Trent Alexander-Arnold blow
Football Insider verdict
The majority of upset supporters are more annoyed at losing one of the sport’s most talented players on a free transfer than anything else, though Slot will need to learn to trust Conor Bradley instead.
Some of the raw reactions are understandable, especially those that have grown to love Alexander-Arnold over the last decade, but other messages on social media are just wrong and outrageous.
| Player | Games | Goals | Assists |
| Alexander-Arnold | 352 | 23 | 92 |
He could just be one of multiple exits this summer, with Darwin Nunez tipped to leave Liverpool, and similar situations arising with Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Andy Robertson, and Caoimhin Kelleher.
It makes total sense, given that Arne Slot took over from Jurgen Klopp was not able to make too many changes to the squad ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
One of his only signings, Federico Chiesa, has failed to make any sort of impact during his time at Anfield and could already be set to follow Alexander-Arnold out the exit doors at the end of the season.