Trent Alexander Arnold active for Liverpool (Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Liverpool’s right back torrent Alexander Arnold is about to sign Real Madrid at the end of the season.
The news was broken on Tuesday, with Fabrizio Romano confirming the deal, saying that the deal is mostly going on, and the right-back agreeing to personal terms.
He was linked to his move to Madrid since last summer. The Larry Ga Giants initially considered an early approach before choosing to sign him for free.
His decision has made many fans betrayed, and there is growing frustration about how he handled the situation, especially given his deep connection with the club. There is also rage at the player’s decision not to sign a new contract that would have at least helped his boyhood club get a large fee from his sales.
Trent Alexander Arnold responds to criticism from Liverpool supporters
As reported by Defensa Central, this backlash caused Alexander-Arnold to feel sad. The player is not going to comment on the public’s issues, but has responded to the accusations, saying he is “individually talking to people close to him.”
The report says Madrid offered to players worth £25 million (€30 million) in January, but the Reds refused to sell him during the season. Therefore, he feels that the club blames not for receiving transfer fees from him and not from him.
Losing a player of his caliber is a big blow. Alexander Arnold, a product of Liverpool’s Academy, has played a key role in the club’s success in recent years, securing both Premier League and Champions League titles.
This season alone, he has been an integral part of Arne Slot’s team, making 39 appearances while contributing 39 goals and seven assists.
The club has a big blank to fill in with the right side of defense next season. There are several names linked to alternatives. Connor Bradley is one of them who has proven to provide great backup during Trent’s absence.
Another name is Jeremy Fripon of Bayer Leverkusen. He is truly praised by Liverpool manager Arne Slot. He is one of the top targets, with reports suggesting that his first lecture was given.