“What Trent Alexander-Arnold is now likely to do following his change of stance on a new contract.”

Trent Alexander-Arnold still expected to depart Liverpool despite uncertainty

Trent Alexander-Arnold is still widely expected to leave Liverpool at the end of the 2024/25 season, with his current contract set to expire next summer. Real Madrid remain frontrunners to secure his signature, and the right-back could make the move ahead of the Club World Cup.

There have been some recent suggestions online that the England international might be reconsidering his future plans. However, despite hints of hesitation, it still appears likely that he will join the Spanish giants.

Although Alexander-Arnold has not explicitly confirmed his intentions, his visible joy during Liverpool’s title celebrations doesn’t necessarily contradict a possible exit—after all, he’s a local lad who’s now won his second Premier League title with the club he grew up supporting.

Following Liverpool’s 5-1 win over Tottenham, Alexander-Arnold was seen in conversation with principal owner John W. Henry, fueling speculation that he may soon formally announce his departure. It’s possible he has been encouraged to be transparent with supporters regarding his future.

Reports from journalist Lewis Steele at the Daily Mail also reinforce the idea that a summer departure is still the most likely outcome, despite recent social media chatter. Should he leave, Liverpool would likely need to bring in another right-back, as Conor Bradley’s fitness has been a concern despite his potential.

Though there remains a slim possibility that the emotions of another successful season could influence a last-minute change of heart, for now, a move to Real Madrid seems the most probable path.