Trent Alexander-Arnold Set to Leave Liverpool, Arne Slot Jokes About “Gift” to Real Madrid

Trent Alexander-Arnold is likely leaving Liverpool this summer. Manager Arne Slot joked about leaving the defender out of the team as a “gift” to Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid side.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Liverpool is ready for their last Premier League game against Crystal Palace. Manager Arne Slot talked about Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s future. Slot hasn’t decided if Alexander-Arnold will play his last match in red. He joked, “He’s going to leave anyway, so why not? It might be the first gift I can give Xabi Alonso.” Alexander-Arnold is out of contract this summer. It is expected he will join Real Madrid, where Xabi Alonso will be head coach. Alexander-Arnold didn’t play in Liverpool’s last match against Brighton. Some fans also booed him in his last game at Anfield.

LIVERPOOL’S CHAMPION SEASON

This season has been historic for Liverpool. They won their 20th Premier League title, clinching the trophy with four games to go. In Arne Slot’s first season in charge, he managed the team through high expectations and uncertainty with key players. Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk renewed their contracts, while Alexander-Arnold did not. The focus is on his next move. Slot talked about the emotional significance of the final home game. Liverpool supporters will celebrate a title after 35 years, with the team set to lift the trophy on Sunday.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR TRENT & LIVERPOOL?

As Liverpool faces Crystal Palace in their season finale, all eyes are on Slot’s lineup decision and Alexander-Arnold’s farewell. Crystal Palace sits comfortably mid-table, while Liverpool’s title is already secured and so there isn’t much to play for in the match. Alexander-Arnold will likely join Real Madrid on a free transfer, reuniting with several England teammates and starting a new era under Xabi Alonso. Liverpool, meanwhile, continues reshaping its squad for next season as they look to defend their Premier League crow and build on Slot’s impressive debut campaign.