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Carlos Alcaraz's seal of approval! Tennis star praises Trent Alexander-Arnold's Spanish during Real Madrid unveiling and hints at future link-up with ex-Liverpool defender

<p>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 <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/trent-speaks-spanish-alexander-arnold-real-madrid-unveiling-after-leaving-liverpool/bltec66d0f178df5f2e#cs10415132c4e0a77c" target="_blank">delivered his entire speech in polished Spanish</a>, instantly winning over Madrid fans.  </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Now, five-time grand slam winner and newly crowned French Open champion Alcaraz has shared his verdict on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/trent-alexander-arnold-reveals-how-long-learning-spanish-admits-idolised-real-madrid-manager-xabi-alonso/blt54afc75ac8e21fb1#csffcab501cfd07afa" target="_blank">Alexander-Arnold's Spanish skills</a>. 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.   </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>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!"</p><p>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)!" </p>

WHAT ALCARAZ SAID

<p>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.  </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ALEXANDER-ARNOLD?

Carlos Alcaraz's seal of approval! Tennis star praises Trent Alexander-Arnold's Spanish during Real Madrid unveiling and hints at future link-up with ex-Liverpool defender | Goal.com

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz hailed Trent Alexander-Arnold&apos;s Spanish speaking skills as he hinted at future link-up with the defender. 

Carlos Alcaraz&apos;s seal of approval! Tennis star praises Trent Alexander-Arnold&apos;s Spanish during Real Madrid unveiling and hints at future link-up with ex-Liverpool defender