Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed he is leaving Liverpool this summer, just over a week after winning his second Premier League title with the club.
The England international is expected to join Real Madrid, with the LaLiga giants primed to make him their long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal.
Alexander-Arnold, in a lengthy statement, 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.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed he is leaving Liverpool this summer, just over a week after winning his second Premier League title with the club
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"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.
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"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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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.
— Trent Alexander-Arnold (@TrentAA) May 5, 2025
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… pic.twitter.com/emAw5RvXq0
Reaction to that bombshell statement has already started to pour in.
One fan on X wrote: "Best of luck at Real Madrid."
A second stated: "Liverpool fans should appreciate the 20 years he’s spent as a boyhood in the club. Great era for you at Real Madrid."
Another said: "Thanks for everything you've done for the club. Very best wishes for the future #YNWA."
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And a fourth said: "Is it weird that I actually wish him well?
"He's done more than enough for the club, let him go try again somewhere else."
Alexander-Arnold was the subject of a £20million bid from Real Madrid back in January, with Liverpool choosing to reject it.
The Reds are set to place their faith in young star Conor Bradley going forward, with Arne Slot determined to win the Premier League title again next term.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has established himself as a Liverpool legend during his time at Anfield
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The 26-year-old has made 352 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 23 goals during that time.
His honours include two Premier League titles, one FA Cup, one EFL Cup and one Champions League trophy - which was won under Jurgen Klopp back in 2019.
