Trent Alexander-Arnold should resist the temtpation to join Real Madrid, says Emmanuel Petit.
Alexander-Arnold has reportedly drawn the interest of the Spanish giants in recent months, and earlier this week football journalist Fabrizio Romano told Mics that Real could move for the Liverpool and England right-back "next summer."
While a transfer to the most successful club in Champions League history would surely be intriguing for any player, former Arsenal defender Petit urged Alexander-Arnold to stay with the familiar when his contract runs out in 2025
Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, the 1998 Premier League winner suggested that a specific aspect of Alexander-Arnold's game would not translate well at the Santiago Bernabeu.
"For generations, hardly any English players have gone abroad," Petit said. "Is it time for Trent to look for a new challenge? Personally, I’d like to think he will take more responsibility next season and relish his leadership role.
"Sometimes, the grass is not greener and I don’t have the feeling that Trent will support the pressure from Real Madrid. He’s in a cocoon at Liverpool, surrounded by love and support and will rarely miss a game.
"If he plays like he does defensively at Real Madrid, I don’t think the fans will accept that, too, so he may be better off staying in his comfort zone."
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