Details of Alexander-Arnold's multi-million-dollar Real Madrid contract leaked

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Merseyside native appears destined to leave his comfort zone and bid farewell to his roots when he becomes a free agent in the summer. There will be no contract extension at Anfield for the 26-year-old defender.

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LaLiga giants Real Madrid have been monitoring Alexander-Arnold's situation for some time. They are said to have an offer ready to be signed. According to reports from Sky Sports in Switzerland, the full-back has given his word to Los Blancos that he will move to Spain this summer.

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Once at the Santiago Bernabéu, Alexander-Arnold is expected to sign a contract worth €15 million per year, representing a considerable increase over his current deal with Liverpool. He will also receive "attractive performance bonuses, as well as a signing bonus equivalent to a reasonable transfer fee."

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Liverpool are said to have attempted to open talks with their star player, Alexander-Arnold, but will now have to find a replacement. According to Sky, Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong is the player the Reds are targeting.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Arne Slot is keen to bring his compatriot to England, with a "personal" approach as his preference. The Liverpool manager plans talks with Frimpong's representatives, maintaining regular contact via messages and a "face-to-face meeting in the coming weeks."