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Liverpool’s Adidas Deal and What It Means for Trent Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future has been one of the great unanswered questions of Liverpool’s season. With his contract ticking down, speculation has grown, and Real Madrid’s interest is well known. As the summer approaches, Liverpool fans are left wondering whether their homegrown right-back will extend his stay or seek a fresh challenge abroad.

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Contract Talks Still Unresolved

Alexander-Arnold is not the only Liverpool star whose future remains unclear. Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are also in negotiations, yet with just nine Premier League games left, there has been no breakthrough. Are the club and players biding their time, or have decisions already been made behind closed doors? For now, all anyone can do is speculate.

Liverpool’s ability to tie down key players will play a major role in shaping Arne Slot’s first full season in charge. The last thing the club needs is to lose three of its biggest stars in one window. While Salah and Van Dijk are viewed as the most likely to extend, Alexander-Arnold’s situation remains in the balance.

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Adidas Return Sparks New Questions

Liverpool recently announced the return of Adidas as their kit supplier, marking the end of their partnership with Nike. For supporters, the prospect of a new era, complete with kits reminiscent of the ones Steven Gerrard once wore, is an exciting one. But alongside that nostalgia, a lingering uncertainty remains: will Salah, Van Dijk, and Alexander-Arnold even be around to wear them?

Salah and Alexander-Arnold have been long-time ambassadors for Adidas, regularly featuring in campaigns and sporting the brand’s boots. That connection might seem like a positive for contract talks, but Real Madrid—one of Adidas’ elite clubs—also presents an attractive option for Trent should he choose to leave.

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Financial Implications for Liverpool

One thing the Adidas deal does bring is money. The financial terms are significantly better than the club’s previous arrangement with Nike, meaning Liverpool will have more resources available. If contract renewals come down to finances, then the extra income could strengthen the club’s hand.

However, Trent’s decision is unlikely to be influenced by sponsorships or kit manufacturers. His next step will be based on ambition. At 26, he has won everything there is to win with Liverpool. If he stays, it will be to lead the club into a new era. If he leaves, it will be for a fresh challenge—potentially in Madrid.

The coming weeks will be crucial. Liverpool must move quickly if they want to convince their vice-captain to commit his future to Anfield. Otherwise, the sight of Alexander-Arnold in an Adidas kit might be one reserved for Madrid rather than Merseyside.