Wayne Rooney expressed his understanding of why Trent Alexander-Arnold might consider leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid, noting the allure of playing for such a prestigious club. With Alexander-Arnold's contract ending soon, Rooney acknowledges that the decision is complex, given Liverpool is his boyhood club. He shares his own experience of being tempted by a transfer to Spain in 2010, emphasizing that working at Real Madrid is an opportunity few players can refuse and that sometimes career decisions must be made despite emotional attachments.
"If Trent Alexander-Arnold does join Real Madrid this summer, fair play to him. I was once tempted to make a big move to Spain myself."
"Alexander-Arnold is 26 and out of contract at the end of the season, so he is in a position where he either commits the rest of his career to Liverpool or decides to go to Real - who clearly want him."
"Real are the biggest club in the world with an incredible history, so it would be a massive opportunity and I'd understand if he felt it was too good to turn down."
"Liverpool are his boyhood club, so I can understand why leaving them is more of a dilemma, but sometimes as a player you have to make these decisions about where your future lies."
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