Liverpool transfer news: Trent Alexander-Arnold...

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted everybody on the membership is dissatisfied that Trent Alexander-Arnold has determined to depart on the finish of the season.

On Monday, the England international confirmed his decision not to extend his contract which expires in the summer – something which had been expected for a while amid long-term links to Real Madrid.

Slot has not spoken in particular person to the defender because the announcement – solely by way of WhatsApp – however intends to speak to him on Friday to see how he’s feeling concerning the fallout, which has obtained a blended reception from followers and pundits.

“I feel, like all people who likes Liverpool and is a fan of Liverpool, we’re dissatisfied for him leaving as a result of not solely a great human being is leaving the membership however an excellent full-back is leaving us as effectively,” stated Slot.

“However I additionally labored at golf equipment like AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord, the place each season an excellent participant or a number of superb gamers have left the membership, so I’m a bit extra used to it.

“However the expertise I’ve – and by the best way this membership as effectively – is that if an excellent participant is leaving, the following superb participant will step up and that most likely will occur now.”

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