Trent Alexander-Arnold Confirms He Will Leave Liverpool FC After This Season

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Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed his departure from Liverpool at the end of the season when his contract expires. The defender, who joined Liverpool at six years old in 2004, is rumoured to be moving to Real Madrid this summer. Over his career with Liverpool, he has played 352 matches, scored 23 goals, and provided an impressive 92 assists.

Alexander-Arnold's contributions have been pivotal in Liverpool's success, helping secure eight major trophies, including the Champions League and this year's Premier League title. He holds the record for most assists by a defender in Premier League history with 64 assists, surpassing teammate Andy Robertson by five. Only Leighton Baines has more goal contributions among defenders in the English top-flight than Alexander-Arnold's 82.

In terms of creativity, Alexander-Arnold has crafted 514 chances in the Premier League, with 194 originating from set-pieces. Again, only Baines exceeds these numbers with 635 chances created and 232 from set-pieces. His ability to influence games through set-pieces and open play has been unmatched among defenders.

The England international began this season as one of three key players at Liverpool whose contracts were set to expire after the 2024-25 campaign. While Liverpool successfully extended contracts for Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk by two years each, they will lose Alexander-Arnold without a transfer fee.

In a statement on X, Alexander-Arnold expressed that leaving Liverpool after two decades was "the hardest decision" he had ever made. He explained that he wanted to focus on securing league title No.20 before discussing his future. "This club has been my whole life," he said, expressing gratitude for the support received over the years.

He acknowledged that he had never experienced anything beyond Liverpool and wanted a new challenge outside his comfort zone. "I've given my all every single day I've been at this club," he stated, hoping fans felt he had given back during his time there. He thanked coaches, managers, teammates, staff, and supporters for their support over two decades.

Alexander-Arnold concluded by saying he would always cherish living out his dreams at Liverpool and would never forget the special moments shared with everyone involved with the club. His love for Liverpool will remain strong despite moving on to new challenges.