Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz hailed Trent Alexander-Arnold's Spanish speaking skills as he hinted at future link-up with the defender.
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Alcaraz praised Alexander-Arnold's Spanish skillsSpoke Spanish after being unveiled as Madrid player Real Madrid take on Al-Hilal on Wednesday Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Alexander-Arnold was formally unveiled as a Los Blancos player last week in a ceremony at Real Madrid City, the club’s state-of-the-art training facility. At the ceremony, the English full-back showed off his Spanish skills as he delivered his entire speech in polished Spanish, instantly winning over Madrid fans.
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Now, five-time grand slam winner and newly crowned French Open champion Alcaraz has shared his verdict on Alexander-Arnold's Spanish skills. The Tennis star also backed the England international to become the best right-back in the world as he hinted at a future link-up with the defender.
WHAT ALCARAZ SAID
Speaking to BBC Sport, Alcaraz said: "If I meet him one day I'm going to speak with him in Spanish. His Spanish is pretty, pretty good. It surprised me when I heard it. It's not easy when you're standing in front of a new club, new president, new teammates, new everyone. Speaking another language, and being able to do it like this, respect to him. But he's so serious!"
The Spaniard added, "It's great having him at Real Madrid. I'm pretty sure he's going to be the best (right back in the world)!"
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The 24-year-old is expected to make his Madrid debut this Wednesday as Xabi Alonso's side take on Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal in their Club World Cup opener.