Overview

• Trent Alexander-Arnold announced he will leave Liverpool when his contract expires on June 30, 2025, ending a 21-year association with the club.
• The 26-year-old right-back, a Liverpool academy graduate, has made over 350 appearances and won multiple major trophies, including the Champions League in 2019 and Premier League titles in 2020 and 2025.
• Alexander-Arnold described the decision as difficult, emphasizing his love for the club and its fans, while expressing a desire for a new challenge.
• Reports suggest he is set to join Real Madrid on a six-year deal, potentially becoming one of the most valuable free agents in football history with a market value of €75 million.
• Liverpool recently extended contracts for key players like Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, but Alexander-Arnold's departure marks the end of an era for one of their most iconic homegrown talents.