Liverpool supporters blasted by Alan Shearer over Trent Alexander-Arnold saga
Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer and the reaction of some Liverpool fans has “irritated” Newcastle United icon Alan Shearer
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has shared his annoyance at the reaction of some Liverpool fans to reports that Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to sign for Real Madrid. Although neither the defender nor the Spanish giants have officially confirmed the move, it was revealed on Tuesday that the the 26-year-old is in advanced talks to make a free transfer to Spain this summer.
Alexander-Arnold’s two-decade-long affiliation with the Reds appears set to end when the season concludes, as he enters the final stretch of his Anfield contract without any agreement for an extension.
The news has understandably sparked outrage and disappointment among some Liverpool fans, who are understandably saddened to see a Premier League and Champions League-winning homegrown talent leave the club, as per the Mirror.
However, Shearer insists that the Reds’ vice-captain deserves a respectful farewell if he departs, and has been irked by some of the reactions.
“It’s not really a surprise because there’s been so much talk around Trent and Real Madrid but I just look at some of the comments, and a lot of the time I don’t because it irritates me,” Shearer said to Betfair.
“But when I looked at some of the comments on Tuesday when the news broke, I know it’s his club but he’s been brilliant for Liverpool, played a huge part in everything they’ve done in the last few years and he’s won every single trophy with them.
“He’s been a main player in doing that and has played just under 400 games, been hugely successful and given everything to that football club.
“Trent should be allowed to make the decision to say yeah, he wants to go and try something new, go into a different country for one of, if not the biggest club in the world in Real Madrid and he should be given a great send-off from the Liverpool fans if it happens.
“There hasn’t been a single occasion where you can question his attitude, he’s always given his all and he’s tried to do it in the correct way. He hasn’t got involved in all the talk.”
While the potential loss of Alexander-Arnold, combined with the dwindling contracts of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, may cause concern among the Anfield faithful, Shearer remains confident that Liverpool will adapt and thrive.
“Look at the great players they’ve had that have always been replaced,” he said. “For a great midfielder in Graeme Souness, you then get Steven Gerrard.
“Liverpool will move on, still be a great football club and will still win stacks of trophies – there’s no doubt about that but it is what it is and Trent should be allowed to say that he wants to try and sample something different in a different country.
“Trent is leaving a huge powerhouse of a football club and joining another one in Real Madrid. For him to try something different in a new country after all he’s done for Liverpool. I just think that should be respected.”
