Italian media mogul Romano has revealed in the Mirror that Premier League rivals Liverpool have extended an olive branch to the shining jewel of their youth academy, Alexander-Arnold, with a lucrative five-year contract in front of him, designed to inspire the young talent to continue to perpetuate the legend at Anfield.
Liverpool have reportedly offered Arnold a £78 million ($96.9 million) deal that covers the next five years. This contract is not only Liverpool's recognition of Arnold's past contributions, but also the team's expectation that he will continue to be the cornerstone of the team for the next five years.
Since entering the professional soccer circle, Arnold has won numerous accolades for his excellent passing ability, precise defense and relentless running. In Liverpool's journey, he helped the team win many trophies in the Premier League and Champions League, and became a hero in the eyes of the fans.
However, Arnold's outstanding performance has also attracted the attention of other top clubs in Europe. La Liga giants Real Madrid have reportedly prepared a £300,000-a-week (about $19.4 million a year) deal for him and have promised Arnold a handsome transfer fee if he joins as a free agent this summer.
In the face of Real Madrid's huge temptation, Liverpool side showed a firm position. According to previous reports, regardless of the geometry of Real Madrid's offer, Liverpool is determined not to let go of Arnold in the winter. The club executives know the value of Arnold to the team, and hope that the future of the young defender will be firmly locked through this heavy contract.
For Arnold, he is standing at a critical junction in his career. He must think long and hard, weighing the pros and cons of his future. Whether to stay in Liverpool, with the team to meet the challenges and compete for honors; or choose to join Real Madrid, to start a new journey? This choice will undoubtedly have a profound impact on his future soccer career.
