Overview

• Alexander-Arnold told GQ España the switch was one of the hardest decisions of his life and was driven by ambition and a desire for a new challenge.
• Liverpool received about £10m to release him in June so Real Madrid could include him for the FIFA Club World Cup.
• Sections of Anfield booed him after his announcement, prompting Owen to say “fans will never get it” regarding loyalty to clubs.
• Under Xabi Alonso, he has featured in each of Real Madrid’s three early La Liga wins, yet Thomas Tuchel left him out of the latest England squad.
• Liverpool moved to replace him by signing Jeremie Frimpong after triggering the Bayer Leverkusen defender’s £29.5m release clause.