Alexander-Arnold claim made as Liverpool speculation continues
- mrwedwards
- May 2
- 2 min read
Emile Heskey admits he can "understand" why Trent Alexander-Arnold is considering a move to Real Madrid -
Heskey sympathises with fans frustrated at the possibility of the right-back leaving. Alexander-Arnold is at present set to depart on a free transfer at the end of next month when his contract expires.
Talks over a new deal with Liverpool have thus far failed to persuade the 26-year-old to commit his future to his boyhood club. The defender is pondering an offer from Real Madrid.
Alexander-Arnold - who was the subject of an approach from the European Super League advocates that was rejected by Liverpool during the winter - has received a mixed reception from Reds supporters in recent weeks
Heskey said:
“I can understand why the fans and maybe even the club are frustrated by the Trent Alexander-Arnold situation, as Liverpool is one of the biggest clubs in the world, so it’s hard for everyone to understand why he would want to leave.
"People expect homegrown players to stay with the club forever and cement their legacy like Steven Gerrard did, and if they do leave, it’s on the club's terms, which isn’t the case with Trent.
“But I do sympathise with him, I believe all footballers grow up fantasising about playing abroad.
“When I was learning the game, I dreamt about going and playing in Italy, as it was the best league in the world at the time."
Heskey added: "I had those ambitions, and I saw Paul Ince and David Platt make those moves, which let you know it was possible.
“So, I believe every player dreams of playing abroad and gaining that football and life experience. If a player says they have never even thought about it, they’re lying.
“Real Madrid are arguably one of the biggest clubs in the world, alongside Liverpool, so I can understand his interest in moving.
“At the end of the day, it is his career, and he can do what he likes with it, and if he thinks Madrid is the next step, then he will go.”
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