Trent Alexander-Arnold to Leave Liverpool for Free, Set for Real Madrid Switch

Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2024–25 season, bringing an end to a legendary spell with his boyhood club. The 26-year-old right-back, who has made 352 appearances for the Reds, is expected to join Real Madrid on a free transfer. "This is easily the hardest decision I've ever made," Alexander-Arnold shared on social media. Though no deal has been signed yet, talks with Madrid are reportedly in advanced stages. The England international departs Anfield after winning: 2 Premier League titles, 1 Champions League, 1 FA Cup, 2 Carabao Cups, 1 UEFA Super Cup, 1 Club World Cup, 1 Community Shield He was one of three Liverpool stars out of contract this summer. While Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk renewed for two more years, Alexander-Arnold chose a fresh challenge. In his LFC TV interview, he admitted the option to stay was real — but ultimately, he needed change. Source: Sky Sports News