Liverpool wonderkid Josh Abe sparked Real Madrid rumors before agreeing new contract
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Josh Abe has committed his future to Liverpool, although the young winger has previously sparked rumors of a move to Real Madrid, with Trent Alexander-Arnold having played a part in the speculationJosh Abe sparked rumors of a move to Real Madrid before committing his future to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Josh Abe courted plenty of interest from Liverpool’s rivals before committing his future to the Reds - and at one stage, he even sparked rumors of a sensational move to Real Madrid.The teenager is one of the new first-year scholars to have been announced by Liverpool for 2026, with a first professional deal expected when he turns 17 next year. Abe is also set to be part of the Reds’ first-team squad for the pre-season tour to the United States this summer.Abe has drawn plenty of interest over the past year, with the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City being linked with his services.
He is even reported to have been offered professional terms “in excess of £50k per week” by other teams before committing to Liverpool.The young winger also saw himself being touted for a move to the Bernabeu earlier this year, having sparked rumors of a move to Madrid after paying a visit to the Spanish giant.Abe was pictured with former Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold and Vinicius Jr during his trip, having watched Real beat Sevilla 2-0, while he also received a signed shirt from Vinicius and Jude Bellingham.Suspicions that Los Blancos were trying to woo him were further raised when it emerged that he had signed with the PLG Agency, which is run by Alexander-Arnold’s brother Tyler. The agency boasts Liverpool’s former vice-captain among its clients, as well as the likes of Andy Robertson, Jordan Henderson and Jarrod Bowen.Content cannot be displayed without consentReplying to a post from PLG on Instagram welcoming Abe to the agency, Alexander-Arnold said: "Never in doubt," alongside a handshaking emoji.Having now committed his future to Liverpool, it seems Abe’s trip to the Bernabeu may have been more innocent than it appeared - although it remains to be seen whether Real will show more interest in the Reds’ players in the future, with Ibrahima Konate the latest to be heading to the Spanish capital.Capable of playing across the front line, Abe is one of Liverpool’s hottest academy prospects, having joined Liverpool as an U9s player back in 2018, with Alexander-Arnold on hand to welcome him to the club.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.The 15-year-old has enjoyed a superb 12 months, having helped Liverpool win the U15 Pape in Germany last summer, before going on to be called up for the Reds’ U18s.He made his debut for Simon Wiles’ side in September, and has made quite the impression since then, scoring eight goals and adding three assists in 10 league appearances (as per Transfermarkt), including a hat-trick against Leeds in February.Abe caught the eye of former Liverpool boss Arne Slot, with the teenager earning a call to train with the first-team in January. He has also represented England at U15 and U16 levels.