Trent Alexander-Arnold must heed Jurgen Klopp's warning with Real Madrid transfer 'almost complete'

Trent Alexander-Arnold could reap the rewards of Jurgen Klopp's advice when it comes to making the decision to swap Liverpool for Real Madrid.

The right-back is known to be a target for the Spanish giants, who he could join on a free transfer, with his current contract expiring this summer. Liverpool are in talks over an extension, but no deal appears to be reached as things stand.

It has been reported that Real Madrid are making rapid progress in their efforts to convince Alexander-Arnold to join them next summer. According to Spanish media AS, the deal is “almost done”, with the financial terms having already been negotiated.

This suggests it is only a matter of time before Alexander-Arnold leaves his boyhood club and embarks on a new challenge. However, there is no guarantee he will succeed at Real Madrid with Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez still in their ranks.

His former manager Klopp was right when he warned Philippe Coutinho that the grass was not always greener before he joined Barcelona. He arrived at the Camp Nou to great fanfare but failed to live up to expectations before leaving to join Aston Villa in 2022.

Before deciding to leave Liverpool and join Barcelona, ​​Klopp said: “Stay here and they will eventually build a statue in your honor. Go somewhere else, to Barcelona, ​​to Bayern Munich, to Real Madrid, and you will be just one other player.

Alexander-Arnold could benefit from Klopp's advice, knowing he will forever be adored by Liverpool fans if he decides to stay at Anfield.

He has also played a central role in their impressive form under Arne Slot, who has overseen a smooth transition from the previous era with Liverpool already six points clear in the Premier League title race.

An exciting project is underway at Anfield and it seems clear that Alexander-Arnold will be given a crucial role if he chooses to extend his stay on Merseyside.

However, if he joins Real Madrid, he risks taking a back seat in a group full of established stars. Even players like Kylian Mbappe have struggled to assert themselves after being lured by the lure of playing for Los Blancos.

Only time will tell if Klopp's warning rings true again, with Alexander-Arnold seemingly heading for an exit from Liverpool.