Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially announced his departure from Liverpool, confirming rumors of a move to Real Madrid that have been circulating for years. Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger, however, has sparked outrage by stating that the interest of the Spanish club started much earlier than commonly believed.
The 25-year-old right-back today confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the conclusion of the season, bringing an end to a glittering spell at his childhood club. During his period with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold has claimed two Premier League titles, a Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.
According to Mail Sport, Alexander-Arnold will sign a five-year contract at Real Madrid, where he will be accompanied by England teammate Jude Bellingham.
While initial reports had suggested Real Madrid moved swiftly after Trent's emotional goodbye clip—reportedly contacting Liverpool on the night before the Club World Cup—Wenger now argues the Spanish giants had eyed the defender for longer.
"Real Madrid offered him a long, long time ago," Wenger said in a beIN SPORTS panel discussion with Marcel Desailly and Nicky Crosby, casting uncertainty over the publicly reported timeline of events.
The report adds another twist to Alexander-Arnold's next transfer, already the subject of a varied range of responses from Liverpool fans and pundits alike.
