Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave Liverpool after two decades

Reuters

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold will part ways with the club at the end of the season, marking the end of a remarkable 20-year journey that began when he joined the academy at just six years old.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has announced he will leave Liverpool when his contract expires on June 30, closing the chapter on a two-decade-long association with the club he has called home since childhood. The 26-year-old has been a cornerstone of Liverpool’s recent era of success, making 352 senior appearances and scoring 23 goals since his debut in 2016.

“After giving my all every day for 20 years, I’ve come to a point where I feel I need a change - a new challenge as a footballer and as a human being,” Alexander-Arnold said in a heartfelt statement released by the club. “I think this is the right time to do it. There are many things I want to say to the fans, but most importantly, thank you. You were with me from the very beginning. I always felt your support, your love -- every minute was beautiful.”

A product of Liverpool’s youth academy, Alexander-Arnold has played a crucial role under Jürgen Klopp, helping the club lift seven major trophies including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. His departure marks the end of an era not only for Liverpool, but also for one of the most celebrated modern full-backs in football.

Though his future destination has yet to be officially confirmed, Alexander-Arnold has been strongly linked with a transfer to Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid.

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