Manchester City have reportedly clarified their position regarding a potential move for Trent Alexander-Arnold, ruling out a summer bid for the current Real Madrid defender.

Despite the right-back’s challenging start to life at the Bernabeu, the Premier League champions are not planning to offer him an escape route back to England.

Trent’s Adaptation Struggles at Real Madrid

Since his high-profile move from Anfield, Alexander-Arnold has faced a turbulent debut season in Spain.

Transitioning to Real Madrid was never going to be easy, especially with the pressure of succeeding a legend like Dani Carvajal.

His form has fluctuated amid managerial changes—specifically the recent departure of Xabi Alonso—and a series of frustrating injuries that have limited his impact on the pitch.

Alvaro Arbeloa’s Faith in the Real Madrid Star

While rumors of a return to the Premier League gathered pace due to Pep Guardiola’s known admiration for the player, reports from Spain suggest a different story.

New Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa has reportedly backed the English international, viewing him as a fundamental part of the club’s long-term project.

This internal support effectively ends speculation that the Merengues would be open to a sale just one year after his arrival.

Manchester City’s Alternative Defensive Plans

Instead of pursuing the Real Madrid man, City appears focused on internal solutions and recent acquisitions.

Having already spent heavily in January on Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo, Guardiola is experimenting with Matheus Nunes at right-back and trusts the versatility of Rico Lewis.

While the right-back position remains a topic of discussion at the Etihad, it seems certain that Alexander-Arnold will continue his journey in the famous white shirt for the foreseeable future.