Alexander-Arnold to Leave Liverpool on Free Transfer After 20th Title, Bradley to Start as Real Madrid Eyes Move
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Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of June when his contract expires, departing on a free transfer after 20 years at the club, which he joined as a youth. The England right-back, who helped Liverpool secure their 20th Premier League title this season, is widely expected to join Real Madrid. The Spanish club is seeking to finalize his transfer in time for the Club World Cup, which runs from June 15 to July 13, but no official agreement or compensation between the clubs has been reached. Alexander-Arnold's market value is estimated at €75 million.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed disappointment at Alexander-Arnold's decision, describing him as both a good person and an excellent full-back. Slot noted that replacing Alexander-Arnold will be challenging, citing prohibitive transfer fees as a potential barrier to signing a ready-made replacement. He confirmed that 21-year-old Conor Bradley, who has made only four Premier League starts this season due to injuries, will start in Alexander-Arnold's place against Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday.
Slot urged Liverpool supporters to focus on backing the team and not be distracted by the announcement, acknowledging mixed reactions among fans. He added that while it is difficult to lose a player of Alexander-Arnold's quality, he has confidence in Bradley's potential and the club's ability to move forward.
Alexander-Arnold said leaving Liverpool was 'easily the hardest decision' of his life. The club is not expected to allow an early departure without compensation, despite Real Madrid's interest in securing his services before his contract officially ends.
“A nice person leaves the club, but also a very, very, very good full-back”: Arne Slot laments the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool
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Arne Slot on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decision to leave, backing Conor Bradley to step up with Northern Irishman to start v Arsenal, and whether #LFC need to strengthen in that area this summer.
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Arne Slot has said he hopes Liverpool supporters concentrate on backing the team, rather than barracking Trent Alexander-Arnold, as the defender braces himself for his first appearance since announcing his departure.
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