Liverpool ‘held Real Madrid to ransom’ after Alexander-Arnold reveal – Exclusive
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exit has ultimately benefitted Liverpool.
Arne Slot has lost one of his most creative players to Real Madrid, and has a huge hole to fill if the Reds are to defend their Premier League crown.
However, the Anfield outfit have been active in the transfer market already, securing Jeremie Frimpong’s signature and pushing forward with moves for Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz.
The 26-year-old’s departure may not be felt as heavily on Merseyside as a result, especially after the latest developments from Spain.
Liverpool got the last laugh with Alexander-Arnold exit
Alexander-Arnold has completed his move to the Spanish capital after months of speculation, with Los Blancos paying an £8.5million fee to release him from his Reds contract early.
Finance expert Dan Plumley believes that it was a great move from Fenway Sports Group to hold out for such a fee.
Speaking exclusively to Liverpool News, he said: “Brilliant deal, it could have been nothing in weeks.
“This was Liverpool’s ace card, wasn’t it, with this one, if it was to kind of run down and him to leave on a free, they were always going to hold Real Madrid to ransom on getting him in for the Club World Cup and the leverage that can bring Real Madrid.
“For Real Madrid, they will look at it and go, that is not a big amount of money in the grand scheme of things.
“For Liverpool to get that money, with him being able to leave for free in a couple of weeks, is a good little bit of business for sure.”
Liverpool fans will be glad to see the back of Alexander-Arnold
The situation was beginning to get toxic, with the Reds’ star accused of being a narcissist following his message after the title parade.
He had already been booed and jeered in the first home game after the announcement against Arsenal (11 May), which Ian Darke labelled as a “civil war”.
The fact that the L4 outfit have managed to get a fee for him, one of £8.5m is a great move but it will do very little to swell the anger about how the England ace handled his exit.