Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold is in line with a free transfer movement to the Spanish giants Real Madrid, but some historical comments about their fierce rivals Barcelona can make things uncomfortable
Trent Alexander-Arnold may have to explain some uncomfortable comments from Barcelona if he completes a move to Real Madrid. The defender of Liverpool is without a contract at the end of the season and as it looks now, there is no sign of a renewal.
In fact, the right back seems closer to leaving Anfield than staying. According to a number of reports, Alexander-Arnold is in advanced discussions with Madrid about a free transfer to the Bernabeu.
It has been reported that he agreed personal conditions with Los Blancos before he put pen on paper about a five -year -old deal. But as soon as he arrives in Spain, Alexander-Arnold may have an uncomfortable chat to explain some particularly free comments he made about their fierce Rivals Barcelona.
Early in 2021 for which other team he would play, if not Liverpool, if he got the chance, he replied: “My other favorite team is Barca. I think they have the same values as Liverpool. They bring many players from the youth academy.
And it is not only Barcelona that Alexander-Arnold was a big fan of. The defender has also regularly praised Argentinian and Catalan icon Lionel Messi.
Asked who he thought was the best player in the world, he in particular ignored Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo. He replied: “I will only say Messi because I prefer his playing style and how fast he is.”
And his praise went on when he was asked who the then best player in the world, as well as his toughest opponent. “I love Messi. I think he's just the best player ever,” added Alexander-Arnold: “Messi. Just see how magical he is. Just see how good he is as a player is incredible.”
The fierce rivalry of Barcelona and Real Madrid has emerged this season, with both parties fighting to win La Liga and the Champions League. As it looks now, Barcelona is top of the Spanish league, although only for the real courtesy of their superior target difference.
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Both parties are still in Europe. Real Madrid takes the Premier League side Arsenal in the quarterfinals, while Barca is attracted to Borussia Dortmund.
Elsewhere, the former Reds star Stephen Warnock has jumped into the defense of Alexander-Arnold in the light of serious criticism of fans in the midst of a reported move to Real Madrid. He said to X: “Can't believe that the negativity focused on Trent Alexander-Arnold and his potential move away from LFC. I have seen comments as” he should be ashamed “and he is” not loyal to the club “.
“He has the right to make his own choices and to challenge himself in another competition and another country. He won everything with LFC, an incredible servant of the club and should receive a great broadcast by the fans.”
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