Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold signs contract till 2024
What's the story
Liverpool fans have reason to rejoice! On one hand, their club is performing the best among all Premier League teams, and are at the top of the league table with only a single loss so far. Moreover, Trent Alexander-Arnold has extended his contract with the club, and will be with the Merseyside outfit till 2024 now. Here are further details.
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Liverpool congratulate Trent Alexander-Arnold in this video
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 19, 2019
Association
Alexander-Arnold has been at Liverpool since 2004
The young, talented right-back has come up from the youth system at Liverpool which he joined way back in 2004 when he was just six years old. Interestingly, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, in his autobiography, had talked about Alexander-Arnold and had tipped him to have a great future as a footballer. In 2016, Brendan Rogers called him up to play in the senior team.
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Trent's tweet after signing his new deal
When it comes to playing football, there is only one club for me. After 14 years at @liverpoolfc I am so happy to sign a new contract! Just want to say thank you to the fans for all your support on my journey so far ❤ #YNWA pic.twitter.com/oxMdkwQaeL
— Trent Arnold (@trentaa98) January 19, 2019
Deal
The youngster is delighted to sign his new 5-year deal
According to 20-year-old Alexander-Arnold, when it comes to football, there is no better place for him than Liverpool. He further added, "As soon as they offered the contract, there was no hesitation whatsoever". He has become an integral part of the England national team as well, and has played in all the categories from U-16 to the senior team at the World Cup.
Injury
Trent Alexander-Arnold is out with an injury
The talented right-back is currently out of action with an injury, and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that he is expected to return for their Premier League match against Crystal Palace. Trent injured his knee before the EPL match against Brighton which Liverpool won 1-0 through a Mohamed Salah penalty. "What a boy. Unbelievable to play that game", Klopp had said about him.