At one point, the idea of Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving Liverpool seemed impossible. However, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, the right-back’s future is now uncertain.
The 25-year-old has less than 10 months left on his current deal, where he earns £180,000 per week, according to Spotrac. If his contract isn’t extended, he could become a free agent and begin negotiating with non-English clubs as early as January.
One club particularly interested in signing him is Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid, who are known for targeting top talent and are assembling one of the strongest squads in world football.
Real Madrid, looking to make Alexander-Arnold their next Galáctico, already have stars like Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe, and Vini Jr. leading their attack.
President Florentino Perez now wants to strengthen the team’s defense, with Alexander-Arnold at the top of their list.
Despite his deep connection to Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold has reportedly informed Real Madrid of two key conditions for agreeing to a transfer.
First, he wants a substantial pay raise, which Madrid can offer, given that 11 Liverpool players currently earn more than him.
Second, he wants to join a team capable of winning major trophies — a demand easily met by Madrid, who won three major titles, including the Champions League, last season.
