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Former Everton forward Wayne Rooney(Image: Getty Images)

Wayne Rooney has suggested that Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold could move to Real Madrid to experience a "different culture" and "enjoy even more success".

Reacting to his proposed move to Madrid, former Manchester United forward Rooney has delivered his verdict and admitted he can understand why he is making the switch to Spain.

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"If Trent Alexander-Arnold does join Real Madrid this summer, fair play to him," he told BBC Sport.



"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.

"If he was to leave Liverpool for any other club you might wonder why, but, because it is Real we are talking about, I don't think you could question it as a career move.

"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."

Rooney added that while winning trophies might not be his biggest motivator - as he is set to lift the Premier League with Liverpool this season - the chance to add different honours to his collection could be the difference.

"Winning trophies was the biggest reason I considered leaving United in 2010." Rooney continued.

"I was about to turn 25 and I was concerned about the direction of the club.

"I don't think anyone could say that's the reason Alexander-Arnold would want to leave Liverpool, because they are on the verge of winning the Premier League.

I did not want to leave them when I did - I was devastated - but I would have moved on at some point, to try to better myself and win some trophies.

"That's another reason why Liverpool fans might wonder why Alexander-Arnold might leave now, because he is already doing that with them.

But, again, it comes back to experiencing a different culture.

"If he goes to Real he would be very likely to enjoy even more success in a different country - and have the challenge of not just winning more trophies, but different ones.

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"Also, we are seeing a lot of young English players go abroad and have huge success there, and I am sure Alexander-Arnold has seen how much they enjoy it.
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