Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of three Liverpool fans who did not renew their contracts in January. Last month, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk renewed their contracts with higher salaries while Alexander-Arnold still refused a nearly undeniable offer from Real Madrid.
20 years of association since he was a boy, Alexander-Arnold has won all collective titles with Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp. He said goodbye to Anfield at the age of 26 with the second silver trophy of his career in the Premier League. It can be said that the English star has been fulfilled in the red shirt of Merseyside.
For Liverpool, although they have prepared mentally, losing Alexander-Arnold will be a huge loss. One of the most noticeable points is that Arne Slot will lose one of the most dynamic right-backs in Europe. Trent left Anfield as the top defender in Premier League history with 64 goals.
Liverpool will lose a symbol of traditional values and loyalty. Alexander-Arnold has been a Liverpool man since he was a boy. After that, he became a young legend, a voice in the dressing room and was loved by fans. The English star himself once said he wanted to wear the Liverpool captain's armband forever.
Moving to Real Madrid, the reason for Alexander-Arnold's no other choice is the titles. However, this is not necessarily the main reason because Liverpool are currently very strong and have just won the Premier League. Maybe his close friend Jude Bellingham at the Bernabeu was one of the significant impactors of this decision.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was once valued at £100 million. When the defender decided not to extend his contract to Real Madrid on a free transfer, The Kop lost a huge deal. Even if they sell Trent at a high price, The Kop will still enjoy net profit because the 26-year-old defender was promoted from the youth training center.
Liverpool have been helpless in finding a common voice with Alexander-Arnold in recent months because the star is not as old as Van Dijk or Salah. Not only that, Trent's position at Anfield is gradually being replaced by the appearance of Conor Bradley. Liverpool's board want Trent to stay but will not accept a salary that is too high, so high that it can keep him in front of Real Madrid's attraction.
This summer, after losing Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool will have to find a new face to fill. Because the team's position is high, negotiations will be much more favorable. Liverpool are not afraid of not finding a player, so although they are very regretful, they will not regret letting Trent leave the team as a free agent.
