Gareth Southgate’s decisions regarding Trent Alexander-Arnold’s playing time, including periods of both inclusion and exclusion, ensured that the Liverpool star remained a prominent figure throughout England’s journey to the Euro 2024 final.
While the tournament has concluded, the 25-year-old is expected to continue generating discussion.
This is due to Alexander-Arnold’s impending contract expiration with Liverpool next summer, with no current commitment from him to extend his stay.
Liverpool, under new manager Arne Slot, are eager to retain their homegrown talent, who debuted under Jurgen Klopp at 18 years old in 2016 and has since become a pivotal member of the squad.Should Alexander-Arnold opt against signing a new deal, he would depart the club as a free agent in June 2025.
Almost any manager in the world would covet having Trent Alexander-Arnold on their team, which explains Real Madrid’s interest in him. During Euro 2024, it appears that Jude Bellingham, a star for Los Blancos, has been advocating for Alexander-Arnold behind the scenes.
The Independent reports that Bellingham formed a strong bond with Alexander-Arnold during the tournament, leading some within the squad to speculate whether Bellingham could influence Alexander-Arnold’s decision about his future, potentially persuading him to join Madrid next summer when his contract expires.
Real Madrid, known for signing top talents on free transfers like David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger in recent years, are keen on securing Alexander-Arnold to fortify their defense, especially with Dani Carvajal, their current starting right-back, nearing the twilight of his career at 32 years old.
Bringing in Alexander-Arnold would provide Madrid with a long-term solution for their right-side defense.
