Trent Alexander-Arnold has emphasized that winning trophies is his top priority as discussions about a potential contract extension with Liverpool continue, Soccernet.football understands.
The England international is not the only big name with an uncertain future at Anfield, with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah also out of contract at the end of the season.
The 25-year-old has less than a year remaining on his Liverpool contract and is eager for silverware to be a big and consistent part of his future.
With his current deal at Anfield set to expire at the end of the season, Alexander-Arnold will be free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs as early as January.
Reigning Spanish and European champions Real Madrid have been touted as long-term admirers of the right-back. The hugely talented defender has now revealed that the prospect of consistently winning silverware will play a major role in his decision.
“The most important thing is trophies if I’m honest,” Alexander-Arnold told reporters, as per The Athletic.
“I want to win trophies. I’m a player who is highly motivated by winning things and being elite.
“That’s probably the main factor of anything. If you have a personality that’s elite, who wants to win and will do anything to win then that’s what drives them.
“I have been at the club 20 years now. I have signed four or five contract extensions and none of those have been played out in public. This one won’t be either.”
Alexander-Arnold did, at least, commit his immediate future to Liverpool; “I want to be a Liverpool player this season is what I will say,” he added.
“For now I’m completely focused on this season – how many goals, assists, clean sheets can I get and hopefully do enough to help us win the league.”
