- Trent Alexander-Arnold confirmed he will leave Liverpool after 20 years at the club
- The right-back’s emotional message reflects his gratitude and desire for a new challenge
- Real Madrid are expected to sign him, with talks to secure an early release reportedly ongoing
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Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season. The 26-year-old’s contract runs out on 30 June, and he will depart after two decades at Anfield, where he has spent his entire footballing life since joining the academy as a six-year-old.
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In an emotional statement shared on his official X account, Alexander-Arnold wrote:
“After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, now is the time for me to confirm that I will be leaving at the end of the season.
This is easily the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my life.
I know many of you have wondered why or been frustrated that I haven’t spoken about this yet, but it was always my intention to keep my full focus on the team’s best interests, which was securing No.20.
This club has been my whole life – my whole world – for 20 years. From the Academy right through until now, the support and love I have felt from everyone inside and outside of the club will stay with me forever. I will forever be in debt to you all.
But, I have never known anything else and this decision is about experiencing a new challenge, taking myself out of my comfort zone and pushing myself both professionally and personally.
I’ve given my all every single day I’ve been at this club, and I hope you feel like I’ve given back to you during my time here.
From the bottom of my heart, I thank everybody – my coaches, my managers, my teammates, the staff and our incredible supporters – for the last 20 years.
I’ve been blessed enough to live out my dreams here and I will never, ever take for granted the special moments I’ve been fortunate enough to have lived through with you all. My love for this club will never die.”
The England international has made 352 appearances for Liverpool’s first team and has played a central role in one of the most successful periods in the club’s modern history. During his time in red, he has lifted two Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup, two Carabao Cups, and the Community Shield.
Alexander-Arnold has not confirmed his next destination, but reports for months have suggested he has agreed terms with Real Madrid. According to the latest updates, Real Madrid will attempt to negotiate with Liverpool to secure his early release before the end of June, so he can take part in the Club World Cup with the Spanish champions.
His exit will mark the end of a 20-year chapter, with Liverpool set to lose not only a starter but also one of their most iconic homegrown talents.