Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher has backed Trent Alexander-Arnold to proceed at Anfield Stadium, dismissing his hyperlinks to Actual Madrid as a negotiation tactic. Carragher believes that though Alexander-Arnold’s future is up within the air, he’s unlikely to maneuver to Madrid this summer time.
Liverpool right-back Alexander-Arnold is within the ultimate yr of his contract at Liverpool. The Merseysiders need the 25-year-old to ink a brand new deal, however their efforts, thus far, have been in useless. With the England worldwide delaying his renewal, some stories have linked him with a transfer to Actual Madrid. Signing for Madrid may seem profitable for Alexander-Arnold, as he wouldn’t solely play for essentially the most profitable staff in Europe but additionally share the dressing room with considered one of his closest associates, Jude Bellingham.
Whereas Liverpool followers are anxious about their homegrown participant, Carragher feels Alexander-Arnold is utilizing the Madrid hyperlinks to snag a large contract at Anfield.
Liverpool Legend Carragher Performs Down Alexander-Arnold To Actual Madrid Hyperlinks
Talking on SPORTbible, the previous England worldwide mentioned (through Liverpool.com):
“I’ve at all times believed he would keep. It’s up for debate. He’s going to be the following captain. He’s an area lad. I at all times assume you have got that larger affinity whenever you’re an area participant. I actually did, Steven Gerrard didn’t go to Actual Madrid or Chelsea as a result of it was Liverpool.
“You’ve acquired to recollect Actual Madrid have gotten an honest right-back, he’s simply gained the Euros, and I believe he’s gained the European Cup about six occasions. He’s not a dud. My worry is that Actual Madrid are pondering of signing him in one other yr’s time as a result of I don’t assume they’re prepared to dump [Dani] Carvajal simply but. Possibly in a yr’s time – who is aware of?”
He added:
“I believe it’s all negotiation. With Jude [Bellingham], signing a Actual Madrid prime or no matter. I believe it’s all a part of the sport. I didn’t play these video games and I truly assume I ought to have performed, I’d have most likely acquired a bit more cash out of it!”
Alexander-Arnold has been with the senior staff for the reason that 2016-17 season. He has since performed 310 video games for the membership throughout competitions, scoring 19 occasions and offering 81 assists. Alexander-Arnold has gained a Premier League title and a UEFA Champions League trophy amongst different honors.
