Exclusive: Liverpool Star on the Brink of Exit After Rejecting New Deal – Transfer 99% Complete

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has turned down a contract extension and is now on the verge of sealing a move to Real Madrid.

According to sources close to the situation, negotiations between Alexander-Arnold and the Spanish giants are 99% complete, with the England international expected to sign with Madrid once his Liverpool contract expires this summer.

Despite efforts from new manager Arne Slot to convince him to stay — even offering the prospect of becoming a future captain and club legend — the 26-year-old appears determined to begin a new chapter in Spain.

Real Madrid have long believed they were leading the race for his signature, despite interest from European heavyweights Barcelona and Bayern Munich. While both clubs were monitoring the situation, Madrid always looked the likeliest destination.

Slot will undoubtedly be disappointed to lose such a key figure so early into his tenure at Anfield. The Dutch coach reportedly did everything possible to retain Alexander-Arnold, but the allure of Real Madrid proved too strong.

Sources say the defender has always leaned toward a move to the Bernabéu and now sees this as the ideal opportunity to join one of the world’s most prestigious clubs as he enters his prime years.

With this deal nearing completion, it looks set to be another major coup for Real Madrid, who also pulled off the high-profile free transfer of Kylian Mbappe last summer.