Post: Arnold spent a lot of time weighing the pros and cons of leaving the team, but Real Madrid is too attractive

May 6th Arnold will leave the team freely after his contract with Liverpool expires this summer. The Post published an article talking about the players' decision to leave.

Arnold wants to meet new challenges and regards joining Real Madrid as a stage to realize his new dream. In fact, Liverpool Sports Director Richard Hughes had already had contact with the players before he officially took office last summer. His first call was to Arnold's representative, clarifying that signing a new contract with the players is the top priority. But Hughes may not have known that he was too late, and although Arnold had not made the final decision at the time, he had many doubts about his future at Liverpool.

However, Arnold's departure cannot be blamed by Hughes, as Liverpool seniors are said to be happy with everything he has done to keep the player, including offering him a high-paying contract, intending to make Arnold the highest-paid full-back in England. The negotiation atmosphere between the two sides is friendly, but obviously, the players have their own plans for the future. In March this year, Arnold's contract renewal negotiations were officially terminated after a face-to-face negotiation with the head coach at the club's headquarters. Arnold told Slot that he planned to leave Liverpool and stressed that the decision was not aimed at Slot or the current management, but rather that it was looking for new challenges. Slott understood this and despite his disappointment, he responded well.

Although the regulations stated that Real Madrid would not be able to contact players before January 1 this year, and sources insisted that this was the case, they had received some encouragement before that, and they offered to drop Arnold in advance shortly after the January transfer window began. The contact took place on December 30, but was quickly rejected by Liverpool. Arnold was on a short vacation in Venice at that time and did not learn about it until 5 pm on New Year's Eve. Liverpool fans have been holding on to hopes that things might turn around, but all signs suggest it is only a matter of time before Arnold becomes Real Madrid's jersey.

It is not easy to make this decision. It is reported that Arnold asked Liverpool for a higher salary comparable to Salah and Van Dijk. This news is not accurate. Players have never been for money. Both sides have a clear understanding of this. Arnold doesn't like being compared to Irving and McManaman as he has won all the honors at Liverpool, while the other two left to chase the trophy. Arnold spent a lot of time weighing the pros and cons of leaving the team, and he believed that becoming the next captain of the Reds was the peak he could reach as a local player. However, Real Madrid's appeal is too great.

Changing lifestyles is also one of the main reasons for Arnold's decision to leave, but the most important thing is to meet new challenges. He has made it clear that he is eager to win personal honors, such as the Golden Globes, and Real Madrid can provide him with a good platform to achieve this goal. Additionally, he is passionate about fashion shooting, and he invested in the F1 team Alpine with his brother and agent Taylor and often appeared in the paddock. At the end of 2023, Arnold also signed a sneaker endorsement contract with Adidas, earning 26 million pounds, and is regarded as one of the representative figures of European football. Of course, Bellingham also played a certain role in Arnold's joining Real Madrid.