Trent Alexander-Arnold has been unveiled as a Real Madrid player as he speaks about what influenced his decision to move to Spain and leave Liverpool
Real Madrid new boy Trent Alexander-Arnold admits it is a “dream come true” to play under “idol” Xabi Alonso. Alexander-Arnold, 26, was unveiled as a Real player after he left Liverpool earlier this month to make the switch to the Spanish giants.
The England full-back will link up with new Real boss Alonso, who left Bayer Leverkusen to take charge of the La Liga side and replace Carlo Ancelotti. Alonso helped Liverpool win the Champions League in 2005 and spent five years at Anfield.
Alexander-Arnold said: “I’ve spoken to Xabi few times. I told him he was an idol of mine growing up, so to work with him is a dream come true. I’m very excited to be here. Whether you support the club or not, you have to respect the history.”
Alexander-Arnold is close friends with Real star Jude Bellingham and many believed his England team-mate was the one who convinced him to ditch the Reds for Los Blancos.
But he said: “We spoke but it wasn’t what people thought. A lot of people think he played a huge part in me coming here but, to be honest, the club speaks for itself. It was a huge opportunity for me and it felt like the right time as well.”
Alexander-Arnold has signed a six-year contract with Real after the Spanish side paid Liverpool £10m to get him early enough to play in the Club World Cup which kicks off next week. He will wear the No.12 shirt and has confirmed he will have ‘Trent’ on the back of his jersey rather than Alexander-Arnold.
He said: “My kit name being only ‘Trent’? It’s an easy explanation, I always found when I travel to Europe, the three-name situation and it being double-barrelled is. People call me Arnold, Alex, Trent. I thought let’s make it simple. Just Trent.
"That’s my name and I guess that’s what people will call me.”
Alexander-Arnold upset some Liverpool fans by leaving at the end of his contract rather than staying at the club where he was at since he was six. Bhe won two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FA Cup and two League Cups during his time in the senior side.
And revealed the club’s owners, FSG, have said he’s welcome back to visit any time as he leaves on good terms with Liverpool. But he admits he would only have left for one club and that was the one he has joined.
Alexander-Arnold added: “I know for a long time that if I was ever to leave Liverpool it would only be for Real Madrid.
“Making the decision to stay or go wasn’t an easy decision. In my mind I made the right decision.”
Dekclmnu
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Let's see if Xabi can go unbeaten with Barca rattling in goals against them twice a season.
RapagGHUpcoming
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leaving to a team that destroyed your champions League cup hope twice is something not normal, Hes going to be like figo
Yowale520
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what I know, Frinpong is better than him. Liverpool got his best replacement, whose performance is more effective than Arnold. Arnold is an injury prone player. I hope they don't get a similar story or experience like that of Hazard
Arnold? Injury prone? Nah, you need to say another thing
Wibdiklnos
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Stupid ungrateful Liverpool Pigs! Was Trent born to play for only Liverpool for His whole life? Only Fools doesn't like change n that's exactly Liverpool fans. Keep crying with pains. He is already gone! Pigs!
lazy jobless parasite, claim being a Madrid. what do u know about football?
Vioabknopy
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what I know, Frinpong is better than him. Liverpool got his best replacement, whose performance is more effective than Arnold. Arnold is an injury prone player. I hope they don't get a similar story or experience like that of Hazard
I know you are crying
Fupdlnrst
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what I know, Frinpong is better than him. Liverpool got his best replacement, whose performance is more effective than Arnold. Arnold is an injury prone player. I hope they don't get a similar story or experience like that of Hazard
fepaopruyz
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Xabi where at bayern when REAL MADRID tell you not sign again
fepaopruyz
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Xabi is just a coach not owner of Real Madrid if mistake like in Liverpool all 20 years you will go to Derby County. don't start lying your snake. Liverpool manager's are good to keep snake like your fool you won't play even two years already on selling marketing . Derby County will buy you
McTonnberg
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He is a backbiter. He back stabbed Liverpool. Deceived them to think he is one of them. But deliberately refuse to tell them he is not extending his stay... What Madrid is doing now is shameful. They should be punished. They strategy arrange with a player to refuse extending his contract so that they sign him for free. Madrid is a DISGRACE to football and Perez is a DEVIL. Alaba, Mbappe, now Arnold. Bayerns narrowly escaped Alphonso Devies' case... next may be Saliba. This must be stopped or football will be ruined.
But I respect your maturity bro. One love.
McTonnberg
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Sorry as a Madrid faithful you will not like it. But truth is any team did this to your best player I am sure you wouldn't like it either. Imagine, a player like Vini, Bellingham, Rodrigo, Valvade... you lose them for free. How would you feel? That is what Madrid did to PSG and now Liverpool and want to continue doing with other teams. PURE INJUSTICE!
Did you remember Madrid offering PSG £200 million or so in January and they refused, did you also remember when Madrid used to outspend everyone and they said they are spoiling market? I get your point but in the end it’s business.
Jabacnostu
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Judge of football. Thank you.
Sorry as a Madrid faithful you will not like it. But truth is any team did this to your best player I am sure you wouldn't like it either. Imagine, a player like Vini, Bellingham, Rodrigo, Valvade... you lose them for free. How would you feel? That is what Madrid did to PSG and now Liverpool and want to continue doing with other teams. PURE INJUSTICE!
McTonnberg
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He is a backbiter. He back stabbed Liverpool. Deceived them to think he is one of them. But deliberately refuse to tell them he is not extending his stay... What Madrid is doing now is shameful. They should be punished. They strategy arrange with a player to refuse extending his contract so that they sign him for free. Madrid is a DISGRACE to football and Perez is a DEVIL. Alaba, Mbappe, now Arnold. Bayerns narrowly escaped Alphonso Devies' case... next may be Saliba. This must be stopped or football will be ruined.
Judge of football. Thank you.
Jabacnostu
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He is a backbiter. He back stabbed Liverpool. Deceived them to think he is one of them. But deliberately refuse to tell them he is not extending his stay... What Madrid is doing now is shameful. They should be punished. They strategy arrange with a player to refuse extending his contract so that they sign him for free. Madrid is a DISGRACE to football and Perez is a DEVIL. Alaba, Mbappe, now Arnold. Bayerns narrowly escaped Alphonso Devies' case... next may be Saliba. This must be stopped or football will be ruined.
Zozbdelopt
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TRENT Regrets... Will the right name for you 😉😁
Dizabeikmz
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Welcome, boy..
BankoleLonge
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Anyone angry with any player for signing for another club should simply answer this question: "Are you still working for the first company you worked for since you started working in your life?" I can hear you saying "hmmm"...there you go 😉
Nenadiopty
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in cote " whether you support the club or not, you have to respect the history." I like that Trent. they can't laise the greatness. 🤣
hedbdiosty
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Stupid ungrateful Liverpool Pigs! Was Trent born to play for only Liverpool for His whole life? Only Fools doesn't like change n that's exactly Liverpool fans. Keep crying with pains. He is already gone! Pigs!
Nusinptuyz
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what talking too much?He was at pree conference after unveiling and answered questions put to him and you said he's talking too much.You batter say he dey pepper you as he left
Ditailrstu
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it's big shame Liverpool didn't bench you all last season
Ditailrstu
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what snake 🐍 you are unbelievable
bubbilopuz
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trent you're too lie,you already from two years ago was told by Madrid to be a snitch on your beyond club and not renew your contract if you want to play for Madrid because they dont see you valuable enough to pay a fee for you and you agreed while keeping it a secret from your club,too ashamed to tell them to their face that youre selling them out,then act as if you're in negotiations where you already made your decision, you're a coward trying to find comfort in Alonzo by using him as a scapegoat, you're a clown
jasbdeksy
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taa: whatever it is between me and Liverpool, we will make sure that CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WILL NOT COME BACK TO CAMP NOU.
at least for the time Trent is there. I really hope he does not get one.
benedicttikari
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Talking too much won’t take you anywhere And even the Bible says he who learns to control his mouth saves his soul from trouble
jasbdeksy
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a dream come true what fkn nonsense xabi just started coaching. Trent you are a dik.
benedicttikari
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Just concentrate preparing for your new challenge and talk too much rubbish that you kept all along as this will bring more anger to Liverpool fans mind you, you are are still a local lad we will still cross pass
Like I’m even tired of his news Enough of his talk and just focus on your new challenge because all of this can bite him back when the odds comes against him
BiIIyDedon
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taa: whatever it is between me and Liverpool, we will make sure that CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WILL NOT COME BACK TO CAMP NOU.
jasbdeksy
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seriously Trent you should stop talking because more lies are coming to fruition. you cnt
jasbdeksy
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xabo your idol what fkn ns.
pozcemot
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Just concentrate preparing for your new challenge and talk too much rubbish that you kept all along as this will bring more anger to Liverpool fans mind you, you are are still a local lad we will still cross pass
bizadmnopu
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you are welcome Alexandra anold
Zezesol400
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Players en dea wolokoso ,just talk onde pitch young man though me can wait 2 c playing
Vokbeituy
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most players when they move to a new club they have a role model who made them to join the new club
/MADRIDISTA
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Welcome champs
talo14
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welcome
ttttttttttuser
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Welcome to the greatest club