Liverpool’s long-serving right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold, has officially sealed a sensational switch to Real Madrid, marking the end of a remarkable era with the Premier League giants.
The 26-year-old’s widely speculated transfer to the Santiago Bernabéu has now been confirmed, with the England international announcing he will depart Anfield once his current deal concludes.
Veteran football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano shared the breaking news via his official X account on Monday, writing, “Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, here we go!”
He added, “The decision to leave Liverpool now confirmed as Trent says goodbye to the club after winning one more PL title. Documents being prepared for Trent to join Real Madrid on a 5 year contract, verbal agreement done.”
Confirming his exit in a heartfelt message on social media, the Liverpool academy graduate wrote, “This is easily the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my life.”
Despite persistent transfer rumours throughout the season, Alexander-Arnold’s on-field contributions remained largely consistent, aside from a turbulent performance against arch-rivals Manchester United at Anfield.
That night, the defender faced heavy criticism from fans in the stands and online, with pundit Roy Keane branding his play as ‘schoolboy defending’.
Manager Arne Slot downplayed claims that the Madrid speculation had rattled the player, though reports later indicated that the emotional toll from the Spanish giants’ interest left him disoriented, to the point he couldn’t recall details of the match.
Alexander-Arnold exits Liverpool having clocked up 352 senior appearances, rising from the youth ranks to become one of the most decorated players of his generation at the club.
His trophy-laden spell on Merseyside includes two Premier League titles, most recently this season, a Champions League crown in 2019, the UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, two Carabao Cups, an FA Cup, and the Community Shield.
