“He has made his final decision, it is only a matter of time before he left Anfield. It is a serious blow to Liverpool but the player doesn’t seem happy to be at the club since the previous manager left” – Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson claims star player has already decided to leave

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has suggested that Trent Alexander-Arnold has already decided to leave the club. The right-back is in the final year of his contract, and doubts about his future at Anfield continue to grow.

Despite ongoing discussions to retain him, uncertainty over a new deal increases as time passes. Real Madrid have shown interest in the England international, and Lawrenson believes the defender has set his sights on moving away from Merseyside to start a new chapter in his career.

Speaking on talkSPORT, Lawrenson said, “I think he’s already agreed to go because his close friend plays there. He’s a well-educated lad, and he’s probably thinking, ‘I’ve done everything at Liverpool. Maybe it’s time to go to Spain and learn the language.'”

He added, “Why wouldn’t you want to play for Real Madrid? They seem to win the Champions League every year.”

Lawrenson’s remarks may not sit well with Liverpool supporters, but his assessment is accurate. The chance to join Real Madrid is one that most players find hard to pass up.

Having accomplished everything at Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold now has the perfect opportunity to elevate his career further by becoming part of the modern-day Galacticos. At 26, already one of the top players in his position, the appeal of playing alongside close friend Jude Bellingham and elite forwards like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. is difficult to resist.

While Liverpool fans will be disappointed if he departs, from Alexander-Arnold’s standpoint, the move is a logical step for his career.

Additionally, Liverpool could face further setbacks, with key players like Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk also entering the final year of their contracts. By January, these stars will be free to negotiate pre-contract agreements with other clubs, leaving Liverpool in a vulnerable position.