BREAKING NEWS: Just one day after Liverpool’s draw vs Arsenal, we are devastated to hear the heartbreaking Trent news this morning.
Football pundit Jamie Carragher has suggested that Liverpool’s right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold may be on his way to Real Madrid. With the English defender entering the final year of his contract at Anfield, rumors linking him to the Spanish giants have been circulating consistently.
Alexander-Arnold played a key role in Liverpool’s recent equalizer against Arsenal at the Emirates, but his aspirations seem to extend beyond the Premier League. The right-back has openly expressed his ambition to win the Ballon d’Or in the future, a goal that Carragher believes would be more achievable if he were to join a club like Real Madrid. “My first thoughts when I heard that were, you’re not going to win the Ballon d’Or as a right-back for Liverpool. The award usually goes to players from Real Madrid or Barcelona—those are the clubs where the world’s best go,” Carragher told Sky Sports.
The former Liverpool defender found it unusual that Alexander-Arnold prioritized the Ballon d’Or over team achievements like the Champions League or the World Cup. “It’s a bit strange or bizarre to choose that over the Champions League or World Cup, considering it’s a team sport,” Carragher added. “But he’s got big ambitions—and why not? You only get one career. He’s a special talent, an absolutely outstanding full-back.”
While Carragher expects other key players like Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah to stay at Liverpool, he is less optimistic about Alexander-Arnold’s future at the club. He believes that the longer contract negotiations drag on, the more likely the right-back is to make a move to Real Madrid. “Fans will be frustrated if this situation continues and he doesn’t renew his contract,” Carragher said.
Alexander-Arnold has been a cornerstone for Liverpool, especially during the tenure of former manager Jürgen Klopp, emerging as one of the top right-backs in world football. His offensive capabilities and versatility have set him apart from his peers, providing significant benefits to the team over the years.
Interest in Alexander-Arnold extends beyond just Real Madrid. Other European powerhouses like Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also reportedly keeping tabs on the Premier League star. However, the La Liga champions may hold a slight advantage, given the presence of Alexander-Arnold’s close friend, Jude Bellingham, at the club, as well as Real Madrid’s consistent contention for the Champions League title.
As Liverpool also face uncertainties over the futures of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, the club’s management may be especially concerned about Alexander-Arnold’s situation. At just 25, he still has many years left at the top level, and finding a replacement of his caliber on the transfer market would be a significant challenge.