Liverpool has presented Trent Alexander-Arnold with a substantial contract extension as part of their efforts to fend off interest from Real Madrid.
According to the Mirror, Liverpool has presented a remarkable contract extension to keep their star full-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold, amid growing interest from Real Madrid. The deal, reportedly worth £300,000 per week, aims to secure the 26-year-old’s long-term future at Anfield.
However, the competition is tough, as Real Madrid is prepared to offer similar terms while also including a substantial signing bonus if Alexander-Arnold joins them as a free agent next summer.
The tempting offers have put Alexander-Arnold in a difficult position. On one hand, there’s Liverpool, his hometown club, where he has risen to become a global footballing icon and a fan favourite. Staying would allow him to solidify his legacy as a Kop legend, while also earning £78 million ($97 million) throughout the proposed deal. On the other hand, there’s Real Madrid, one of the most prestigious clubs in the world, offering the allure of becoming a “Galactico” and the opportunity to play alongside his close friend Jude Bellingham.
Liverpool’s management is confident they have done everything possible to convince Alexander-Arnold to remain at the club. The proposed deal reflects the club’s commitment to securing his future during the prime years of his career. While no formal requests for the captaincy have been made, Alexander-Arnold is viewed as the natural heir to Virgil van Dijk, highlighting his leadership abilities and his importance to the team.
Real Madrid, keen to bring the England international to the Bernabeu, has reportedly prepared a £20 million ($25 million) bid to secure his services in January, even though he would be available on a free transfer in the summer. However, the defender is said to be opposed to a mid-season move and is hesitant to disrupt Liverpool’s momentum in what could be a title-winning campaign for Arne Slot’s side.
