Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed he'll leave Liverpool on a free transfer in the summer, with a move to Real Madrid set to be confirmed shortly.
Alexander-Arnold was widely reported to be joining Real Madrid in March though nothing was confirmed by either party; indeed, Alexander-Arnold deliberately remained tight-lipped regarding his future, while Liverpool boss Arne Slot dismissed those questioning the full-back's commitment to the club.
Reds fans were given reason for optimism that the 26-year-old might prolong his stay at Anfield with his winning goal against Leicester as Alexander-Arnold ran over to the travelling away fans, but the writing has been on the wall for a while, and the departure has finally been confirmed, with an announcement from Real expected in the coming days.
Posting on X, Alexander-Arnold said: "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."
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