Kick Off: Liverpool announce TAA's departure with star close to joining Real

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Romano: Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, here we go!

Real Madrid have made their first signing of the summer, according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano. A deal rumoured for the best part of the last 15 months, Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold will join Los Blancos this summer.

OFFICIAL: Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave Liverpool at end of contract

Trent Alexander-Arnold has informed Liverpool FC of his intention to leave the club this summer upon the expiry of his current contract.

These Things Happen

Barca's squad for Inter in UCL 2nd-leg: Lewandowski leads, Yamal & Pedri in

Barca's squad for Inter in the UCL semifinals second leg has been announced, Alejandro Baldé, out of Barcelona squad for Inter game. Robert Lewandowski is back.

Truth about Arnold's exit, sky-high salary reports, why he's announcing it NOW

You did not need to be a qualified body-language expert to work out where the Trent Alexander-Arnold saga was heading and one episode, set in the bowels of Anfield on a November evening, gave the game away somewhat.

Alexander-Arnold's confession: 'My other favourite team is Barça'

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has spoken to the magazine GQ and revealed some surprising anecdotes from his life in football so far.

Raphinha admits he was close to joining Italian national team call before Brazil

Barcelona star Raphinha admits on the interview that he was close to join Italian national team instead of Brazil.

Arsenal sent shock Kevin De Bruyne transfer demand after Man City star's hint

Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires this summer and Mikel Arteta has been told he should try and bring him to Arsenal

JAMIE CARRAGHER has revealed why he thinks Liverpool fans have been left upset by Trent Alexander-Arnold's Anfield exit.

Yamal compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at 17 - with a clear winner

Lamine Yamal's dazzling performances for Barcelona have brought inevitable comparisons with the greatest players of all time despite teenager having so much still to prove

Six stars who regret quitting Liverpool with TAA latest to ignore warning

After Trent Alexander-Arnold announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, Mirror Football takes a look at six players who ignored Jurgen Klopp's warning and left the Anfield club

Barcelona hit with major injury blow for Inter clash but Lewan cleared to play

Barcelona will have Robert Lewandowski as part of their attempt to reach the Champions League final against Inter in the semi-final second leg. The score is locked at 3-3 from the first leg at Montjuic, but the Blaugrana were left disappointed they could not take an advantage to Milan.

Barcelona have hope of two injured players returning against Real Madrid

Barcelona are facing a season-defining week, in which they could make the Champions League final and more or less settle La Liga – alternatively, they could be beaten in the semi-final and los El Clasico, which would reduce the gap to Real Madrid to just a point. Hansi Flick will be hoping for reinforcements though.

Barcelona manager Flick has 4 options to replace Alejandro Balde against Inter

Barcelona looks as if they will be without starting left-back Alejandro Balde in Milan as they take on Inter in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night, leaving manager Hansi Flick with something of a selection dilemma. Here are his options for the big match.

Fans react to Blues' wild dressing room celebrations after huge Liverpool win

CHELSEA fans loved seeing the players' wild dressing celebrations after the win over Liverpool.

Agent move brings Barcelona closer to 18-year-old Spanish forward

Barcelona and Real Madrid are the biggest predators in the food chain when it comes to snapping up the best talents in Spain, and despite RCD Mallorca retaining Marc Domenech last summer, the Blaugrana look set to come calling again. The 18-year-old forward is highly rated in Spain, and Barcelona tried to sign him last summer.

Updates on Inter injuries ahead of Barcelona as star man is ruled out

Inter will be without one of their key players against Barcelona on Tuesday night, after Benjamin Pavard was definitively ruled out of their Champions League semi-final second leg. The French defender picked up an injury in the week before the first leg, but has not recovered in time.

What They Say

'Two months ago I had a go at them, now…' – Ancelotti changes tune on RMA man

Real Madrid starlet Arda Guler has not had the most straightforward time since joining the club two summers ago. After an injury-riddled first campaign, he was expected to take the next step this year, but has featured sparingly until now.

'Slot called me the best defender in Germany – MU could sign me for nothing'

One defender was once praised by Liverpool boss Arne Slot for his Champions League performance and could wind up on Manchester United's books this summer by way of a tree transfer

'Who's bigger than Liverpool?' – Carragher on fan fury over Trent's Madrid move

VIDEO OF THE DAY

VIDEO: Trent Alexander-Arnold explains decision to leave Liverpool in interview

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Trent Alexander-Arnold has explained why he has decided to inform Liverpool FC of his decision to leave the club at the end of his contract.

Fixtures Of The Day

UCL

Internazionale VS Barcelona  2025/05/06 19:00 UTC