The Bigfooty Liverpool Thread

[Zidane98]

One last thing on Trent - he's a very similar age now to when Gerrard was when he very almost went to Chelsea. I think Trent knows this next decision pretty much defines the rest of his career.

Yep. Another thing - Trent's still young enough to sign a 5 year deal with us, complete that contract then try something else in his early 30s.

I really hope we are offering him the captaincy once Virg leaves written into his contract.


My expectation is the club puts 300k/week total package (220k basic + 80k bonuses) on the table over 5 years. 10m signing bonus over 5 years (2m a season).

All up that's a 90m pound contract over 5 seasons, playing for his boyhood club, representing his people being captain once VVD leaves which he will do so within the next 2-3 years if he also extends his contract. Trent will be young enough at the end of that contract (31) to pursue playing overseas on a huge final payday if he still harbored desire to do so. And if that's how it worked out I am sure the club and all fans would wish him the best after giving what would be then 13 years senior football service to the club.

I'm afraid if a deal like that isn't convincing Trent then the club really needs to move on with alternate plans.