Arne Slot Addresses Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid Rumors

Liverpool manager Arne Slot addresses Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid rumors, confirming the player's commitment to the club for now.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has addressed the recent speculation surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold's potential move to Real Madrid. Slot confirmed that he had spoken to the English right-back, but refused to divulge the details of their conversation.

When asked if he had spoken to Alexander-Arnold after Real Madrid's approach, Slot replied, “I speak to every player once in a while. For Trent, that is the same, so yes... I spoke to him.”

Slot was then pressed on whether he could rule out Alexander-Arnold's departure to Real Madrid in January. The Liverpool manager responded, “He is fully committed to us, and I can tell you that he will play on Sunday!” However, Slot stopped short of making any long-term guarantees, citing the unpredictable nature of football.

“I'm not gonna share my talk with him,” Slot said. “There have been links about our players in the last six months....” When asked if he was convinced that Alexander-Arnold would stay at Liverpool in January, Slot reiterated his focus on the short term. “I am convinced that he is playing for us on Sunday... I think it is so difficult in football to talk about what happens in a month or in six months. In football, it's only short-term.”

The situation is complicated by Alexander-Arnold's contract status, with the player set to become a free agent in the summer if he does not sign a new deal with Liverpool. While Slot's comments suggest that Alexander-Arnold is committed to the club for now, the long-term uncertainty surrounding his future remains.