Liverpool teenager Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exceptional season has been rewarded after the defender triggered an incentive bonus in his contract.

Alexander-Arnold signed a five year deal at Anfield in July last year, but the club realised the 19-year-old had the potential to make sterling progress in the year ahead.

Several appearance clauses were included to recognise his development, and the most recent was activated after his 30thsenior Liverpool appearance, improving his terms. He has now made 39 appearances under Jürgen Kopp.

The 19-year-old has continued to prove his value throughout a breakthrough campaign, particularly excelling in the Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City which he followed up in with a man-of-the-match display against Bournemouth over the weekend.

Liverpool’s Academy graduate has seen his role significantly elevated over the course of this campaign, his adaptation to a right-back position even more impressive when it is considered he has spent most of his youth career as a midfielder.

Although Liverpool do not publicise player salaries, it is believed the youngster’s has significantly increased to at least around £40,000 a week as a result of his performances.