“He’s a lizard” - UFC star Paddy Pimblett accuses Trent Alexander-Arnold of ‘lying’ amid talk of Liverpool exit to join Real Madrid

By Rahul Naresh

Modified Apr 11, 2025 10:09 GMT

Trent Alexander-Arnold (left) and Paddy Pimblett

UFC star Paddy Pimblett has become the latest to speak out about Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold's links with Real Madrid ahead of the summer. It is believed that the right-back will move to Santiago Bernabeu after his contract runs out at the end of the campaign.

This has clearly not gone down well with some fans, including Pimblett, who is a proud Reds supporter. Speaking about Alexander-Arnold in a recent interview and accusing him of lying, Pimblett said (via GIVEMESPORT):

"He's a lizard. He's meant to be a young lad from West Derby. I've said in other interviews that I'd trade my career to have his in a heartbeat — to win trophies for my city and my team that I've supported my entire life."

He added:

"The money he is earning, the money he is being offered, just putting a smile on everyone's face in the city — I grew up wanting to be Steven Gerrard, wanting to be Fernando Torres, wanting to be Luis Suarez. And he is just leaving the club he supported to be another cog in the machine at Real Madrid. He could have been a legend at LFC. He always said he wanted to be captain so he was always lying, wasn't he?"

"I think he has forgotten where he came from. He's given up the chance to be a legend and maybe have a statue built in his honour in years to come."

Alexander-Arnold has been pivotal to Liverpool's attacking threat in recent years. Overall, he's made 349 appearances across competitions for the Merseyside outfit after coming through the youth ranks, bagging 22 goals and 89 assists.

The 26-year-old defender has won the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League, once each at Anfield.

Liverpool star's agent wishes midfielder plays for Real Madrid in future

Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch's agent, Jose Fortes, has said that he would love the midfielder to play for Real Madrid in the future. At the moment, the Dutchman is an important part of Arne Slot's team.

In the absence of a natural number six, the former Ajax man has occupied that space and done well. Speaking to MARCA in a recent interview, Fortes said (via Mirror):

"He's good enough for Real Madrid. We would love for him to play for them, but Liverpool would ask for a lot of money. I know they've had their eye on him, but now it's impossible."

Gravenberch has made 43 appearances across competitions this season, producing three assists. He has a contract at Anfield that runs until the summer of 2028.

About the author

Rahul has been a European football journalist for Sportskeeda since 2023. A B.B.A. L.L.B. graduate, he captained his university football team and also played for Boca Juniors Football School during his initial years, and also coached his university's girls team. He always aims to translate his tactical awareness, knowledge of the sport and first-hand experience into well-researched articles for his readers.

A follower of the beautiful game since 2014, Rahul is an avid Arsenal and a match-going Bengaluru FC fan. His favorite footballer is Mesut Ozil due to his love for nimble-footed playmakers, while his favorite manager is the legendary Arsene Wenger owing to the Frenchman's attractive style of football.

Rahul, whose favorite FIFA World Cup moment is Lionel Messi lifting the trophy in 2022, has interviewed grassroots expert Tom Byer in the past and gained insight into Japanese football. He also believes Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland can rule the footballing world and take Ronaldo and Messi's place.

When he is not writing, Rahul likes to spend his time playing football, following the Indian Super League and watching other sports. He is also a huge cricket fan and supports Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

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