“At the end of the day, it is his career, and he can do what he likes with it, and if he thinks Madrid is the next step, then he will go.”
Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey has admitted he understands why Trent Alexander-Arnold is willing to move to Real Madrid.
Liverpool supporters are very confused at the moment. On one hand, we just won the Premier League but on the other, Trent Alexander-Arnold is closing in on a move to La Liga where he will join Real Madrid.
Nothing has been made pulic yet which gives fans some hope but it would be one of the biggest transfer twists for a long time if Alexander-Arnold chose to stay at Anfield now.
?? Trent Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid, closer and closer after story revealed 1 year ago.
The official contract proposal from Real has been sent to TAA and his camp.
Discussions underway on details of the deal; all parties involved CONFIDENT to get the agreement done. pic.twitter.com/jlXHEzP2MX
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 25, 2025
While most fans cannot wrap their heads around the decision that Trent – a lifelong Liverpool fan and Scouser – has seemingly made.
Emile Heskey does, though, and he has come to the no.66’s defence.
Emile Heskey comes to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s defence amid Real Madrid speculation
The Liverpool Echo reports quotes from Heskey in defence of Alexander-Arnold as the 25-year-old inches closer and closer to a historic move to Spain.
Heskey said: “I can understand why the fans and maybe even the club are frustrated by the Trent Alexander-Arnold situation, as Liverpool is one of the biggest clubs in the world, so it’s hard for everyone to understand why he would want to leave.
“People expect homegrown players to stay with the club forever and cement their legacy like Steven Gerrard did, and if they do leave, it’s on the club’s terms, which isn’t the case with Trent.
“But I do sympathise with him, I believe all footballers grow up fantasising about playing abroad.
“When I was learning the game, I dreamt about going and playing in Italy, as it was the best league in the world at the time. I had those ambitions, and I saw Paul Ince and David Platt make those moves, which let you know it was possible.
