Liverpool Star Set to Meet with Arne Slot Over Contract Talks Ahead of 2024/25 Premier League Season
The Reds defender has returned to the AXA Training Center following his summer break. With Slot and the rest of the squad back from the US, the two will finally meet in person.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to have discussions with the new manager, Arne Slot, after being spotted at Liverpool training on Friday.
Alexander-Arnold, who did not participate in the pre-season tour to the United States, had been enjoying an extended summer break after competing in the Euro 2024 final with England last month.
The 25-year-old has been the subject of considerable speculation this summer. He was reportedly targeted by Real Madrid as he enters the final year of his contract with Liverpool. His recent absence from club duties has led to an anxious wait regarding his future.
It has now been confirmed that Alexander-Arnold has resumed first-team training. Liverpool’s official X account shared a photo of him arriving at the AXA Training Center on Friday afternoon.
Alexander-Arnold had actually returned to the club on Sunday, joining six other Liverpool players for testing. This group included England teammate Joe Gomez, Euro 2024 participants Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo, and Copa America players Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz.
With his official return, it is hoped that significant discussions will take place with the new head coach before the start of the upcoming season.
Liverpool begin their Premier League campaign next Saturday, though Alexander-Arnold’s long-term future remains uncertain.
A recent update revealed that a few weeks ago, Alexander-Arnold had a phone conversation with Slot. This discussion primarily focused on the upcoming season and Slot’s view on the most effective role for the Liverpool star.
According to the ECHO, negotiating a new contract for Alexander-Arnold will be a key priority upon his return from summer break. Conversations with his representatives are expected to be “accelerated.”
With Alexander-Arnold now officially back for pre-season training, discussions are anticipated to intensify.
Liverpool, along with their supporters and all parties involved, will need to continue waiting anxiously until an agreement is reached.
It is almost certain that Alexander-Arnold will not be departing this summer. Sporting director Richard Hughes confirmed this during his introductory press conference last month.
Although Real Madrid have been monitoring the situation, it is more probable that they will aim to acquire Liverpool’s No. 66 on a free transfer when his contract ends next summer.
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