Trent Alexander-Arnold has revealed that he enjoys the challenge of playing for Real Madrid. The Englishman left Liverpool this summer to complete a move to Real Madrid.
Alexander-Arnold's contract with Liverpool was due to expire at the end of June. However, Los Blancos paid a small fee, around £10m, to speed up his arrival in time for the FIFA Club World Cup.
The 26-year-old rose through the ranks at Liverpool before becoming one of the best right-backs in the Premier League. The LaLiga side roped in Alexander-Arnold as part of succession plans for Dani Carvajal, who is already on the wrong side of 30.
Speaking recently to GQ magazine, as cited by AS, the Englishman added that the weight of the Real Madrid shirt inspires him to give his all on the pitch.
"It's a challenge, but it’s one I welcome. The Bernabeu is sacred. You feel the weight of the shirt, but that’s what drives you to give it your all. A dressing room like this is a challenge, but one that motivates," said Alexander-Arnold.
Carvajal is already in the final 12 months of his contract and has not been offered a deal yet. The Spanish right-back is returning from an ACL injury that saw him miss much of the last campaign.
Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold has registered eight outings for Real Madrid so far, all but one of which were stats.