Liverpool boss Arne Slot has taken a veiled swipe at Real Madrid’s transfer policy. This comes after it was widely reported that Trent Alexander-Arnold will make the move to the Spanish side on a free transfer.
The Reds’ boss took aim at Madrid’s strategy of signing top players on a free. In a press conference prior to facing Arsenal, Slot commented on the trend that has seen players leave for free and join clubs like Los Blancos without paying transfer fees.
The head coach said (via This is Anfield):
Alexander-Arnold has declared that he will depart from Liverpool at the end of the 2024–25 season, bringing to an end a 20-year relationship with the club. Even though the Reds made attempts to hold him, offering him the possibility of being the Premier League’s highest-paid full-back, the 26-year-old decided to leave.
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has spoken about Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is widely expected to join Real Madrid in the summer on a free transfer. The 26-year-old right-back, who was developed through Liverpool’s academy, has decided against renewing his contract and is looking to test himself in Spain.
Real Madrid have been consistently mentioned with Alexander-Arnold for several years, with Arsene Wenger making a similar claim. The former manager said on BeIN SPORTS (via This is Anfield):
Real Madrid are reportedly eager to have Alexander-Arnold with them during their FIFA Club World Cup in June (via Sky Sports). They are offering Liverpool a token payment of about €1 million to permit him to depart early, rather than wait until his contract expires.
Although the Reds would be unwilling to do so, the hope that there may be some recompense might be alluring. Los Blancos have enjoyed what could become a trend of acquiring great players on free transfers, having handled Kylian Mbappe in the same manner.
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