Wayne Rooney believes Trent Alexander-Arnold could find it difficult to turn down a move to Real Madrid if the Liverpool defender decides to leave Anfield.
Softfootball understands that Alexander-Arnold was approaching the final months of his Liverpool contract, with Real Madrid strongly interested in securing his services.
Rooney, who previously considered moving to Spain during his own playing career, believes the appeal of joining one of the world’s biggest clubs could make the decision particularly difficult for the England international.
The former Manchester United captain acknowledged Alexander-Arnold’s deep connection with Liverpool but said a move to Real Madrid would represent an exceptional career opportunity.
If he was to leave Liverpool for any other club you might wonder why, but, because it is Real we are talking about, I don’t think you could question it as a career move.
Alexander-Arnold had spent his entire senior career at Liverpool after joining the club’s academy as a youngster. He had won the Premier League, Champions League and several domestic trophies with the Reds.
Rooney believes the prospect of a new challenge in Spain could ultimately prove too attractive to resist.
