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Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold Puts Rivalry Aside & Teams Up With Ex-Manchester United Star For $211M Investment in F1

Published 10/18/2023, 6:08 AM EDT

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Soccer stars are some of the richest athletes in the world. With big money deals showered across the top flight, fans often wonder what players do with these hefty paychecks. While some enjoy a lavish lifestyle, others have built portfolios that go beyond their careers. Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has taken his first step into being a venture capitalist, as he ditches his long rivalry with a former Manchester United star to invest in an F1 team.

The English defender has partnered up with Otro Group alongside some popular names across the sports sector. Trent is now an investor in the group’s F1 outfit and touched down on his recent investment during an interview.

Liverpool star partners with Juan Mata to invest in Alpine F1

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Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold has taken a big step outside his career. The English defender has partnered up with Otro Capital to invest in Formula 1 side Alpine, formerly known as Renault. Apart from the defender, a string of big names also joined the project alongside the player.

Former rivals Juan Mata and Alexander-Arnold are now co-investors in the F1 outfit. The duo will hope to put their rivalry from the Premier League aside and focus on their new venture.

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Alpine has gathered a lot of attention as of late. The outfit received massive help from Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who began the investment process this summer. Following the move, Alpine has also received additional help in the form of a $211 million investment.

Further, the Liverpool star touched down on his partnership with Alpine F1 during an interview. The player, alongside his brother, is now a minority stakeholder in Alpine F1.

Trent Alexander-Arnold opens up on his newfound partnership

The player commented that he’s always been a fan of the sport and loves the high-pressure environment.

“I’m excited to be joining Otro Capital’s group as an investor in Alpine F1, along with my brother Tyler. Having been to Formula 1 races as a fan, I love the high-pressure environment of the paddock and I’ve seen firsthand how incredibly impressive the Alpine team is.”

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The player also added that he hopes that the team can bag some success on the grid. Trent noted that as a player, he understands the aspects of team sports and hopes that the team can do well.

“Our shared goal as an investment group is to help contribute to its continued success on the grid, at a time when F1 is facing incredible growth as a sport. As a footballer, I understand the importance of teamwork, innovation, and determination in achieving goals.”

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It will be interesting to see what results Alpine produces this coming season. Trent Alexander-Arnold will hope that his newfound partnership alongside Otro Group can help create a career outside soccer.

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Saurabh Saket is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. While Saket has been a football fan for a while, his passion for the sport stems from FIFA 17 which featured Borussia Dortmund superstar Marco Reus on its cover. With dreams of standing as a part of the Yellow Wall at Signal Iduna Park, Saket loves to write about the game from a fan’s perspective giving his take on recent happenings.
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Jayant Chhabra