Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer announcement: Romano reveals Real Madrid star’s future

Fabrizio Romano has revealed what the future holds for out-of-favour Real Madrid full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold during the January transfer window.

Trent moved to the Bernabeu from Liverpool 18 months ago, but has struggled to find the form he showed in the Premier League since.

Under Jose Mourinho, his status has fallen further. The Portuguese signed Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan in the summer to act as his first-choice in Trent’s preferred role, while the veteran manager has since confirmed that he sees Federico Valverde as a right-back, effectively relegating the England star to third in the ladder.

This has fuelled speculation that Trent could leave Madrid in January, but Romano says that the Englishman does not have this on his agenda and that he remains in Mourinho’s plans.

Romano explained to DAZN: “There have been many rumours in recent weeks about the possibility of Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving Real Madrid in the January transfer window, with some reports in England suggesting a potential return to Liverpool.

“However, there is absolutely nothing ongoing between Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid and Liverpool. Trent obviously respects and loves the club, but that is in the past. He is fully focused on Real Madrid, and there have been no contacts or negotiations whatsoever with Liverpool.

“It is also important to clarify the situation surrounding Trent more generally. At Real Madrid in recent weeks, Fede Valverde has been the most important right-back in the crucial games. He can play in midfield or on the right, so he is a player who can cover several positions.

“However, Trent Alexander-Arnold is not giving up at all. He was still playing in one of Real Madrid's last games before the international break, and Jose Mourinho remains very happy with him.

“When Trent is on the pitch, his performances are always very good. His training sessions are also of the highest level and are always appreciated by Mourinho.

“I am sure Trent will find opportunities and gain more playing time between now and the end of the season. There are no plans for him to leave in the January transfer window, either. Mourinho wants to keep all his key players until the end of the season, and Trent Alexander-Arnold is absolutely one of them.

“Real Madrid want to remain competitive in all competitions, which is why Trent is not planning to leave. The club are also convinced that he will continue to be a very important player for them, both between now and the end of the season and in the future.”

Alexander-Arnold, then, will have his chance to save his career at Real Madrid, but his status could be reassessed once more if he does not feature more heavily before the summer.