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Trent Alexander-Arnold Edges Closer to Real Madrid Exit

Liverpool’s right-back and vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has taken another decisive step toward the Anfield exit door, according to Marca. The Spanish outlet reports that Alexander-Arnold has rejected a fresh contract offer from the Reds, further fuelling speculation of an impending free transfer to Real Madrid.

Madrid Move ‘99% Complete’

Per Marca, the England international has already agreed personal terms with Los Blancos, and while no official pre-contract has been signed, all signs point towards a summer move to the Bernabéu. “Nothing” can change his mind now, the report states – an emphatic stance from a player long seen as a future Liverpool captain.

The decision sends a jolt through Liverpool’s dressing room, where Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are also nearing the end of their contracts. While Liverpool still hope to retain those two, there is a growing resignation around Trent’s future. As Marca claims, his heart has been set on Madrid for some time.

Carvajal Competition Awaits

Should the move materialise, Alexander-Arnold will face stiff competition from veteran Dani Carvajal. The 33-year-old Spaniard, currently recovering from a knee injury, has no intention of fading away quietly, having “vowed to remain at the peak of his powers”.

Still, it’s clear Madrid view Alexander-Arnold as the long-term successor. For Liverpool, it marks the likely end of an era for one of their own.

Conor Bradley or New Signing?

With Alexander-Arnold’s departure looming, attention turns to his potential replacement. Conor Bradley, 21, has impressed in his appearances this season, but new manager Arne Slot may prefer a more experienced option. Jeremie Frimpong, flying high at Bayer Leverkusen, remains a rumoured target.

It’s a critical moment for Liverpool’s recruitment department — and one that may define the early days of the Slot era.

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This feels like the start of something Liverpool fans have feared for years: the slow dismantling of the core that brought European and domestic glory under Jürgen Klopp. If Marca’s report is accurate — and they’ve been solid on Madrid-related moves — then Trent isn’t just leaving. He’s already emotionally gone.

The bit that stings most is the line: “nothing” will change his mind. That’s not a contract negotiation tactic. That’s a farewell in all but name.

For supporters, there’s a nagging sense this could have been avoided. Why wasn’t a contract agreed 18 months ago? Why weren’t warning signs acted on?

Still, there’s hope. Conor Bradley has shown maturity and composure beyond his years. But is that enough for a club fighting on all fronts? Arne Slot must make a tough call — gamble on Bradley, or go all in on a replacement like Frimpong?

It’s a gut punch. But Liverpool fans know how to respond to adversity. If Trent goes, he’ll leave as a legend — but the focus must turn fast to what’s next.