Fans were left fawning at Trent Alexander-Arnold's outrageous pass during his final Liverpool appearance on Sunday.
Alexander-Arnold revealed earlier this month that he would be leaving the Reds - having spent 20 years at the club - on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer.
The England international is set to complete a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid, who he has been continuously linked with throughout a lengthy saga.
Mail Sport was the first English newspaper to report that Madrid were confident of securing Alexander-Arnold back in December – and not much has changed along the way.
The 26-year-old's decision to leave his boyhood club has attracted criticism in some quarters, with Liverpool fans booing the defender during a recent game against Arsenal at Anfield, while he has faced vitriol online.
And Alexander-Arnold made his final appearance for the club on Sunday against Crystal Palace, replacing Conor Bradley as a half-time substitute.
The Reds drew 1-1 before lifting the Premier League title in a relatively low-key game, but one moment from Alexander-Arnold got fans talking.
Midway through the second half, the right back - who did receive a warm reception - took the ball from Diogo Jota, before he unleashed a sublime defence-splitting pass.
The ball found Darwin Nunez, but the Uruguayan was denied at close range by Dean Henderson.
Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, who was in attendance at Anfield, let out a hilarious reaction as he could be seen smiling, while he said: 'Wow, what a ball.'
And fans were left similarly shocked by Alexander-Arnold's show of class as they took to social media to express their thoughts.
'Mbappe is going to have fun next season,' one said, in reference to Alexander-Arnold becoming a team-mate of the French superstar at Real.
Others chimed in with similar thoughts as another fan added: 'Mbappe might score 50 goals with this kinda service.'
A further fan said: 'Mbappe + Trent, it will be scary but not for us,' as another quipped: 'Mbappe will have a field day.'
Others highlighted the rich array of attacking talent Real have within their squad and the bump in quality compared to Nunez.
'Give that to Mbappe and is a goal,' an extra individual added, before another said: 'I just know Mbappe and Vini are going to have a ball.'
Meanwhile, Alexander-Arnold struggled to hold back the tears after Sunday's game as he spoke to Sky Sports and the floodgates opened when he embraced his mum Dianne and dad Michael, with his brothers joining them on the pitch.
'I didn't know what to expect stepping out at Anfield today after what had happened,' he admitted.
'But I wanted to play for the club one more time, I told the manager, and he trusted me. The reception I got means so much to me. I have never felt more loved and more cared for than today.
'I hope that one day the fans and supporters of this club are able to recognise the hard work I put in for this team.
'From six to 26, 20 years is a very long time. I have loved every second of it, it has been an honour and a privilege to be a part of this club.
'I'll remember these moments for the rest of my life. This day will go down as the best in my life.'
Suhdkouz
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Liverpool is Wina Liverpool squats is win
FormaL_
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very vivid explanation for a fool to even understand..him going for free is our pain
Yeah he’s going for free now, so you can’t get the 2.5% from his transfer fee you were promised in the deal right? Am really sorry🙏🏽
FormaL_
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Again y’all keep missing the point on purpose He’s free to leave Leaving for free is the issue Madrid didn’t want to buy him Liverpool offered him a contract last year and 2yrs ago He turned them down cus he knows Madrid wouldn’t pay for him He’s a 100m player east He ran down his contract and left for free cus he knows they wouldn’t buy him He’s a traitor and he can f u c k off all the way to hell
Point is valid. But the issue about him running down his contract and going for free is still his decision and in terms of zero transfer fee, the pain should be felt by the club management not you because you get absolutely zero penny from the deal. He did great and you guys should atleast credit him for that. Remember that corner kick against Barcelona? Remember all those match winning performances? C’mon now bro. C’mon.
laknopruz
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They don't boo him because Klopp already spoke . They respect Klopp not this man. Waiting to see you in another jersey so that fans got excuse to hate you you more . [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
wishnu007
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Arnold shall be remembered for being a traitor for life. His case shall be worse than Michael Owen in Anfield
legally there is no problem and every person like upgrade in their job or career there is no need to be emotional..🫡
Bokabdempt
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guys ... Liverpool fans or not.... let's give blessings to this guy... he deserves it!!!!
firMINO1
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u forget that for messi to stay Laporta had to get rid of players and he promised he would be the president that would get him to stay but he couldnt afford it cause players wouldnt leave and La Liga isnt Epl they have a set amount of wages that must be set for certain players and La liga set messis wages too high so in the end he left cause he didnt want to be the reason players left and and laportas lazyness
this is sense
firMINO1
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Again y’all keep missing the point on purpose He’s free to leave Leaving for free is the issue Madrid didn’t want to buy him Liverpool offered him a contract last year and 2yrs ago He turned them down cus he knows Madrid wouldn’t pay for him He’s a 100m player east He ran down his contract and left for free cus he knows they wouldn’t buy him He’s a traitor and he can f u c k off all the way to hell
very vivid explanation for a fool to even understand..him going for free is our pain
koocdioptu
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why didn't Salah
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pls kk k me
Katumi
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Selfish fans. You guys want him all to yourselves. He decided to leave, respect his decision.
Again y’all keep missing the point on purpose He’s free to leave Leaving for free is the issue Madrid didn’t want to buy him Liverpool offered him a contract last year and 2yrs ago He turned them down cus he knows Madrid wouldn’t pay for him He’s a 100m player east He ran down his contract and left for free cus he knows they wouldn’t buy him He’s a traitor and he can f u c k off all the way to hell
darrenham
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if he was brought to RM instead of free transfer ....there are no hard feelings from the fans....
FormaL_
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Arnold shall be remembered for being a traitor for life. His case shall be worse than Michael Owen in Anfield
Selfish fans. You guys want him all to yourselves. He decided to leave, respect his decision.
Juyaklmpuy
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Liverpool fans are ungrateful people. He has been in your club for 20 years and you still want to collect money from selling him. How much did Barcelona made when messi left them for PSG
u forget that for messi to stay Laporta had to get rid of players and he promised he would be the president that would get him to stay but he couldnt afford it cause players wouldnt leave and La Liga isnt Epl they have a set amount of wages that must be set for certain players and La liga set messis wages too high so in the end he left cause he didnt want to be the reason players left and and laportas lazyness
chuckky
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Messi had to leave because of Barcas fanacial situation and they couldnt afford to support his wages so using messi is a bad example
no don't say that. Messi is a legend of Barcelona, he would have taken a pay cut in other to help Barcelona. Even now I think Barcelona is still owning Messi
Widbiltz
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Arnold shall be remembered for being a traitor for life. His case shall be worse than Michael Owen in Anfield
Juyaklmpuy
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Liverpool fans are ungrateful people. He has been in your club for 20 years and you still want to collect money from selling him. How much did Barcelona made when messi left them for PSG
Messi had to leave because of Barcas fanacial situation and they couldnt afford to support his wages so using messi is a bad example
Yunknoptuz
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Trent u fraud u traitor instead of playing for Liverpool in your prime you wanna leave….never ever wanna see or hear from you again👍Goodbye
that's say the son of the devil. leave the boy alone
Hiycknosz
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Trent u fraud u traitor instead of playing for Liverpool in your prime you wanna leave….never ever wanna see or hear from you again👍Goodbye
masa go and sit somewhere and leave the boy alone
Ceaailopz
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ThakaliBoy
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Trent u fraud u traitor instead of playing for Liverpool in your prime you wanna leave….never ever wanna see or hear from you again👍Goodbye
chuckky
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Liverpool fans are ungrateful people. He has been in your club for 20 years and you still want to collect money from selling him. How much did Barcelona made when messi left them for PSG
tunbceknoz
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why didn't Salah
bedcdepuz
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Nunez could miss boy lol
Echee27
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Madrid must be investigated, most of talented players always refuse to sign contract with their various teams and prefer going to Madrid on free transfer, I think there must be internal meeting or agreement between such player with Madrid
KingCarrot
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Sell Nunez and take the money to buy Gyokeres
ItzGidiBankz
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You’re dumb We feel betrayed He should have been the bigger scouser of all time with us
Kuubilnp
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xavi olonso
yabdiklmu
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taa nightmare
Abbajonas
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Those mouth that courses will still bless you and is already happening...🙏🙏🙏
Jezaeklnoz
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i saw that pass what a waoo
yascdiopuy
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