It has been announced for several months. When Salah and Van Dijk signed right after each other without being followed up with Alexander-Arnold signing, we understood where it was going, but then came the celebration of Liverpool’s Premier League title and the uncertainty at Real Madrid with Carlo Ancelotti on his way out after a Champions League exit after a loss to Ødegaard and the Arsenal gang. Liverpool supporters sensed a slight possibility that the right-back could change his mind.
When Cody Gakpo in the title rush stated that he hoped Alexander-Arnold would continue, many thought that this was still open. After the big win against Tottenham, Liverpool supporters left a clear message on social media to the 26-year-old: “You don’t experience this anywhere else”. “How can you leave this, Trent?!”
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Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher was quick to recommend the former academy player to stay and write himself into Liverpool history alongside icon Steven Gerrard.
On Monday, it became clear that Alexander-Arnold has not listened to the advice.
“This is without a doubt the hardest decision of my life,” the Liverpool star begins on social media.
“I know many of you have been surprised or frustrated that I haven’t talked about it until now, but it has always been my intention to stay focused on what is best for the team, which was to win the 20th championship.
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“The love I have felt from my time in the academy to the first team I will keep forever. I will forever be indebted to the club, but I don’t know anything else, and therefore this decision is about trying a new challenge. To get out of my comfort zone and challenge myself both professionally and personally, it comes from Alexander-Arnold.
period.
