Liverpool fans are convinced that Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave for Real Madrid after a new interview

Trent Alexander-Arnold's latest interview has left some Liverpool fans convinced he will join Real Madrid.

He red The academy product ends his contract in June and can negotiate with foreign clubs in January ahead of a possible free transfer.

real MadridLinks with the 26-year-old have been well documented, with the Reds star recently insisting on any The new contract will be kept secret..

Now, however, a new interview with the right-back has been published and has convinced a group of Liverpool fans that he is heading to the Bernabeu.

talking to Men with jacketsThe England international was asked what else he wants to achieve in his career after winning so many trophies at Liverpool.

He said: “Of course, winning more trophies, but I think on a personal level it's a legacy, building a legacy.”

“I think that's important.”

When asked what the legacy would be, he responded: “It's just talked about with the utmost consideration. Especially after you're done.”

“So I think in 10, 15 years, if I'm talked about as one of the best right-backs or the best right-back, then I think that's what I'll play for and I'll use that as motivation.”

Fans in the interview comments were calling for Alexander-Arnold to stay, but others revealed they were now convinced he was leaving.

“This is the interview that convinced me that Trent is going to Real Madrid,” wrote one.

A second said: “From this interview I think it's almost certain he's about to leave.”

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A third added: “I think he's going to Real Madrid.

“But hearing him talk about this makes me feel much more sympathetic to him about the decision as he has been completely silent until now, apart from putting in a disconcerting performance recently against Fulham.

“Just sign a deal and let the club have some money to reinvest, please. Otherwise, good luck.”

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has warned that Alexander-Arnold's Reds fans may find it difficult to see him as a club legend if he leaves for Real Madrid this summer, especially if he leaves on a free transfer.

writing in The telegraphHe said: “As a local boy you are always treated differently. We saw that with Steven Gerrard.

“Even thinking about going to Chelsea Twice in his career he temporarily damaged his relationship with Liverpool fans. Was it fair? It was simply reality with a passionate tribal fan base.

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“My teammate Michael Owen had one year left on his contract when he joined Real Madrid from Liverpool in 2004.

“He was also in a struggling Liverpool team with a new manager arriving, Rafael Benitez, and a lot of uncertainty.

“Once again, Real Madrid paid only 8 million pounds for a player who was worth much more.

“Michael's time in manchester united “Later in his career it would have done more damage to his legacy, but even so, the terms of his departure to Real didn't help.”

Meanwhile, Liverpool academy product and now Reds legend Steve McManaman also left on a free transfer to Real Madrid in 1999.

Some are likely to feel bitter about his departure if Alexander-Arnold does indeed become a Real Madrid player in the summer, but many others are also likely to wish their childhood star the best in his future career.

Alexander-Arnold has made 20 appearances this season and has picked up four assists so far.

He has been a key player in Liverpool's teams since his debut in 2016, winning the Premier League and Champions League, as well as the FA Cup and two League Cups under former manager Jurgen Klopp.

Liverpool currently occupy first place in the Champions League and Premier League.

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