Portugal national team head coach Roberto Martinez has weighed in on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s unresolved contract situation at Liverpool.
“Years ago, we’d assume that as an English player, he’d stay and finish his career at Liverpool. That’s no longer the case,” Martinez remarked.
He continued: “English players now embrace the challenge of playing abroad. They believe that to win a Ballon d’Or or gain global recognition, moving overseas might be necessary.
“When you consider Trent’s quality, there aren’t many players like him available on a free transfer. Realistically, if he wanted to stay at Liverpool, he might have already signed a new deal.”
Starting in January, Alexander-Arnold can negotiate with clubs outside England, and reports suggest Real Madrid—reigning Champions League holders—are frontrunners to secure his signature.
Real Madrid Confident of Securing Trent
It’s reported that Alexander-Arnold is keen on a move to Real Madrid this summer, having rejected Liverpool’s contract offers so far.
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