Many Liverpool supporters are upset with Trent Alexander-Arnold, amid strong rumours he will join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.
Jamie Carragher feels fans have turned on the England international at Anfield after almost a decade of the Liverpool No.66 being in the first-team, as he prepares to leave the Reds for nothing.
The man from West Derby has previously spoken about wanting to become a legend at Liverpool and follow in the footsteps of icons such as Steven Gerrard – so fans may be wondering what exactly has changed.
However, a comment from Raphael Varane on why he chose to leave Real Madrid provides some insight into what Trent Alexander-Arnold may be thinking right now.
Trent Alexander-Arnold might need a “new buzz” as Raphael Varane did
It was a shock when the Frenchman left Real Madrid for Manchester United back in July 2021.
Varane was on track to become a Real Madrid legend after 360 appearances for Los Blancos, where he lifted four UEFA Champions League titles, won La Liga on three occasions and the FIFA Club World Cup four times, as well as many other trophies.
However, the 31-year-old simply became bored, which is how Alexander-Arnold may feel after winning the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, FA Community Shield, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup with Liverpool.
Speaking on The Bridge show, Varane admitted: “It took a long time…you don’t decide that overnight. Madrid is the top. I won my fourth Champions League and it was nothing much, it was normal. Then, I won the World Cup, I needed a new buzz.”
🚨Rafael Varane tells Tchouaméni on @Thebridge_show his reason for leaving Madrid:
“It took a long time…you don’t decide that overnight. Madrid is the top. I won my 4th UCL and it was nothing much, it was normal. Then, I won the WC, I needed a new buzz….”
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— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) March 25, 2025
In our view, that is likely similar to where Alexander-Arnold’s mind is at nowadays.
Liverpool could still receive a fee for Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool might not be left entirely empty handed from the 26-year-old moving to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid could hand Liverpool a fee for Alexander-Arnold, as the Spanish giants are keen for the Liverpudlian to partake in the FIFA Club World Cup this summer, which begins before he officially becomes a free agent.
If an early deal can be arranged, it would also save Liverpool from paying roughly a month of his £180,000-a-week salary.
