Wayne Rooney, Manchester United Legend and the English National Team, defended the decision of Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave for Real Madrid, but clarified that he would not be surprised that the side repent and ended up staying in Liverpool.
In an article at the ‘BBC’, the now coach and commentator confessed that in 2010 he did not want to renew with Manchester United and asked to leave, with three teams knocking on his door: Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
“In my head I was ready to play in Spain and there were conversations. An agreement with Madrid seemed as much as possible for a couple of days, but in reality I thought more about Barcelona and how I would fit a team with Messi, Iniesta, Xavi and Busquets. In the end I stayed in United, but Barcelona had an incredible team and any player would have loved to be there,” said the English.
An agreement with Madrid seemed as possible for a pair of day, but in reality I thought more about Barcelona
Wayne Rooney
Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid
“Madrid is now the same, with Mbappé, Bellingham and Vinícius, so it is normal for Trent to attract. Anyone would feel the same. He has been in Liverpool since he was six years In a new country, Spain can be a great movement for him, “added the former striker.
Madrid is now the same, with Mbappé, Bellingham and Vinícius, so it is normal for Trent to attract
Wayne Rooney
Rooney said he does not believe that winning titles is the only reason that Alexander-Arnold leaves, since he has won everything in Liverpool and is weeks of winning his second Premier League … but he thinks he can attract the idea of gaining different trophies and that the fact that in Madrid is his friend Bellingham has also facilitated the situation.
Liverpool’s right side would arrive at Real Madrid next season.
However, Rooney clarified that there is still nothing closed with Real Madrid and that he would not be surprised if the side changed his decision and stays in the Liverpool.
“I think what bothers people is that he leaves for free, but this is for Liverpool and Alexander-Arnold too. We do not know why his contract has been allowed to be exhausted, but it is something that Liverpool has already done with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk this season and in the past with Roberto Firmino and Georgininio Wijnaldum.”
I think what bothers people is that he leaves for free
Wayne Rooney
“Alexander-Arnold has not signed anything with Real Madrid and I would not be surprised that, after all this, it will end in Anfield. Many things can happen until a contract is signed, as I know from my experience,” he said.