Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly set to finalise a new contract with Liverpool, with an announcement expected in the coming months.
According to 90min, the England international us close to agreeing new terms with the Anfield side with Alexander-Arnold due to sign a fresh contract with Liverpool before the end of the year.
Alexander-Arnold was named Liverpool’s vice-captain this summer with the defender expected to play a massive role for Jurgen Klopp’s side this season in the Premier League.
And with two years remaining on his current deal, the Reds have now made the decision to move forward with Alexander-Arnold and commit the fullback to a new deal with the club.
Indeed, Alexander-Arnold was key to Liverpool finishing in fifth place last season, with Manchester United defender Luke Shaw hailing the fullback as ‘unbelievable’.
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Moreover, Alexander-Arnold’s performances this campaign already hint at a larger role for the right-back, with many fans expecting the 24-year-old to hit new heights for Liverpool.
Liverpool tying Alexander-Arnold to new contract is massive
Liverpool have gone about signing Alexander-Arnold to a new contract as smartly as a big Premier League club can do with a player as important as the England international.
With interest from the likes of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, committing Alexander-Arnold to sign a new contract with zero fuss is a huge result for Liverpool.
And the decision in the years to come could be massive, with Alexander-Arnold a player who could become one of the best to ever play in the Premier League for Liverpool.