Former England defender Jamie Carragher has voiced disappointment over reports suggesting Trent Alexander-Arnold could leave Liverpool without the club receiving a transfer fee.

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Carragher, a lifelong Liverpool supporter and club legend, expressed frustration at the prospect of Alexander-Arnold—who rose through the ranks at Anfield to become one of the world’s best right-backs—departing at the height of his career.

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Speaking as a pundit on Sky Sports, Carragher questioned the logic behind the move, especially with Liverpool entering a promising new chapter under incoming manager Arne Slot.

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He lamented that the homegrown star could walk away from a resurgent team, potentially joining European giants Real Madrid if the swirling rumours prove true.

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"I'm not angry. I'm more just disappointed that as a local player, he doesn't think Liverpool's enough when it's winning. We've had players in the past who've left, say, Steve McManaman, Michael Owen – Steven Gerrard almost left – but that was because they were playing for Liverpool teams that weren't as good as this Liverpool team.

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Now, this Liverpool team is arguably one of the best five or six teams in Europe, and we've just won a Premier League title," Carragher said while speaking on Sky Sports.

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He continued, "Liverpool could be on the verge of something really special over the next five or six years with the new manager. So for me, as a local player, if I was in that position – which I never was, I never had teams of the caliber of Real Madrid and Barcelona asking for me – but if I was in that position for Liverpool, I would put them ahead."

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Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially announced his decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the 2024/2025 season.

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During his time at Anfield, the defender made 352 appearances, scored 23 goals, and provided 92 assists.

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He also enjoyed a highly successful spell with the club, winning eight major trophies, including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.

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