Liverpool fans expressed anger after Trent Alexander-Arnold officially announced their decision to leave the club at the end of the season 2024–25. England International, who joined Reds at the age of six, revealed his departure through a sincere message on social media and called him the “hardest decision” of his life.
26 -year -old defender of England decided not to renew his contract It is expected to join the Spanish giants of Real Madrid with free transfer, and reports suggesting that there is already a six -year agreement. Alexander-Arnold, who performed 352 performances and won eight main trophies with Liverpool, including two Premier League titles and the Masters, quoted the desire for new challenges and personal growth as reasons for leaving.
“This club has been my whole life – my whole world – for 20 years,” Alexander -arnold said in his statement. “From the Academy up to now, the support and love I felt from everyone inside and outside the club will stay with me forever. I will be forever for all of you.
“But I never knew anything else, and this decision concerns to experience a new challenge, remove myself from my comfort zone and pushing myself professionally and personally.”
This announcement, however, triggered a mixed reaction between anfield believers. While many of them expressed gratitude and well wishes, part of the fan base responded with anger. In a video shared by the Betting Platform Midnite on the X-Social Media platform, one Burning supporter Alexander-Arnold was seen in protest. Shirt number 66, decorated with the name of the defender, was absorbed by flames, which reflected the emotional weight of the message.
Liverpool responded by an official statement, acknowledged his contribution, and I wish him the best: “Alexander-Arnold will leave with our gratitude and recognition for his contribution during a permanent period of success,” the club said in a statement.
The news comes with Liverpool still in their campaign for three matches, and Alexander-Arnold hopes to overshadow his decisions. “I just hope that noise will not remove what we have achieved this season,” he said.
When he prepares for dressing White Real Madrid, Alexander-Arnold left a link in Anfield, which can cope as a generation talent, a local boy who lived the dream of Liverpool.
Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
6 May 2025
