Rafa Benitez has explained why Trent Alexander-Arnold should swap Liverpool for Real Madrid as his contract ticks down.
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Trent linked with Real Madrid moveInto last months of Liverpool contractBenitez explains why he should goFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
According to former Liverpool and Madrid boss Benitez, if Alexander-Arnold headed to the Santiago Bernabeu, Los Blancos' attacking style would suit the England star's game "for years" to come.
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He told Sky Sports: "For an offensive defender in an offensive team, you have more chances to make assists and to create situations in attack that will be good for him as a player. He is doing that at Liverpool so it is not a surprise but with Real Madrid you can guarantee he will do that for years.
"As a Liverpool fan you will say if he stays it is much better because he will give us something special but if he goes, as a Real Madrid kid all my life, it will be good for Real Madrid and him."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Alexander-Arnold's contract runs out this summer and while the Reds have reportedly offered him a new deal, a Madrid move seems more likely with every week that passes. A big few months lie ahead for all three parties.
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Aside from transfer speculation, Liverpool academy product Alexander-Arnold could feature for Arne Slot's men on Sunday at home to Wolves in the Premier League.