Trent Alexander-Arnold thanks Liverpool fans for their ‘support and love’ as he confirms he will leave club this summer | OneFootball

Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2024/25 season.

The right-back is expected to join Spanish giants Real Madrid on a free transfer once his contract expires in June.The 26-year-old has long been admired by Madrid, who failed in a January attempt to secure his services.

Joining the Reds’ academy at the age of six, Alexander-Arnold has made over 352 appearances for the club, winning every major honour available, including two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FA Cup, and two League Cups.

“It’s been an emotional decision,” Alexander-Arnold said in a heartfelt message to supporters. “There’s a lot I would like to say. The main thing is a massive thank you. You guys have been there from the start with me, you guys have supported me, been there.“I’ve felt the support, the love, everything that you guys have done has never been unnoticed by me. I’ve loved every single minute of it. I hope they have felt that has been reciprocated and that I’ve given everything I could to the club.“I’m just hoping that we’re able to carry on winning games, the noise [around my decision] doesn’t take away from the fact of what we’ve achieved this season. It has been an amazing season. It has been amazing to be part of it and I just hope that everyone is able to maybe not dwell on this news for too long and be able to celebrate what the rest of the lads have done.”Liverpool confirmed the news with a statement praising the England international, stating he would leave with “gratitude and appreciation” for his contribution during one of the club’s most successful eras.The announcement comes just over a week after Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions for the second time during his tenure.