Trent Alexander-Arnold makes cryptic Liverpool contract admission as Real Madrid interest remains
- Alexander-Arnold in final year of Liverpool contract
- Right-back refusing to commit to future at Anfield
- Real Madrid long-term admirers of England international
By Tom Gott
Trent Alexander-Arnold has refused to commit to a future at Liverpool beyond this season, insisting his decision on his next contract will be dictated by his pursuit of trophies.
The right-back has entered the final year of his contract and Real Madrid have emerged as suitors for another blockbuster free transfer next summer if Alexander-Arnold refuses to extend at Anfield.
After weeks of avoiding discussing the subject publicly, Alexander-Arnold opened up on his thought process following Liverpool's 3-0 win over Bournemouth.
"The most important thing is trophies if I'm honest," he explained. "I want to win trophies.
"I'm a player who is highly motivated by winning things and being elite. That's probably the main factor of anything. If you have a personality that's elite, who wants to win and will do anything to win then that's what drives them."
Despite the ongoing uncertainty, Alexander-Arnold refused to add any public pressure on Liverpool to meet his demands.
"Look, I have been at the club 20 years now. I have signed four or five contract extensions and none of those have been played out in public," he said. "This one won't be either.
"I want to be a Liverpool player this season is what I will say."
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