Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold said he "made the right decision" to leave Liverpool after making his debut against Al Hilal in the Club World Cup on Wednesday.
The 26-year-old caused a stir among Liverpool fans with his decision move to their European rivals last month with Real Madrid agreeing to pay £8m to sign the player in time to compete in the tournament.
He then raised eyebrows at his official unveiling when he appeared to respond to questions in fluent Spanish, a language he admitted took "a few months" learning.
The England international started Real Madrid's Group H opener at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami and told Flashscore: "In my mind and my heart I know I made the right decisions for me.
"Obviously it was a very proud moment for me. (I'm) very happy to have made my debut.
"(Joining Real Madrid is) something that I think most, if not all players, dream of at some point in their life.
"It's the first time I've moved clubs so I didn't know what to expect. I had no expectations coming in to this," he said.
Federico Valverde missed a stoppage time penalty for Real Madrid, who had to settle for a 1-1 draw against their Saudi opponents in manager Xabi Alonso's first game in charge.
It was a result that frustrated Alexander-Arnold.
"Of course there's some disappointment," he said. "The mentality that comes with being a Real Madrid player is wanting and expecting to win every single game.
Trent Alexander-Arnold spoke to Flashscore after the matchFlashscore
"But, you know, new coach, some new players, new ideas, some positives to take with it especially in the second half and the foundations been built to go and win the next game.
"Course it will take a little bit of time to get used to the players and the team. It's new to me, so it'll take a bit of time, but I'm very happy to have played today.
"But yeah it's a big change, a bit different, but I'm loving every single minute of it."
rokblnpy
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The more reason why l 'm happy me as a a Madrid, fan.We 've got Barcelona, fans who are contend of beating Madrid, only at Madrid. as much as we would I.like to beat Barcelona, but we're not contend of beating one opponent we aim to beat all.our opponents in in different competitions. That's why we're competing ar the club world cup.Because BARCA, concentrates on on beating Madrid that's why they were begging to be invited to the cl
Zutabdis
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I don't see ur feature in that white shirt
kaeacnprs
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Not everything that glitters is gold
Faocdmoty
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yup, right decision when you drew with average asian team and the worst is conceded a goal only. what a great decision
He won everything and yesterday was a debut this lad is already a legend
Duneimnopy
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yup, right decision when you drew with average asian team and the worst is conceded a goal only. what a great decision
Sense is far from you, a team which has nevez, Canceling, Bono, Koulibaly, Malcom, Inzagi as coach is average to you just because Ronaldo plays in that league should you should undermine it at all course
Lipaimnor
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wtf you think hes going to say "i made a horrific mistake, can my parents please shift me back" hahahhaha
raeaostyz
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we love him with our all, we analyzed him well before getting him, stay out of this 👍
Real Madrid analyse? Come on pull the other one. How a team who 'analyses' signs a manager with very little experience and a defender who can't defend. A team with a playing style from the 80s and a forward line lazier than a cat next to a fireplace can claim to be up-to-date with their approach. You are living on false achievements and government backing. Madrid worse than the oilers for football.
greenshoes
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yup, right decision when you drew with average asian team and the worst is conceded a goal only. what a great decision
tanelm
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we love him with our all, we analyzed him well before getting him, stay out of this 👍
I think you guys analyze his asss more 🤣🤣🤣
tanelm
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He needs to marry Bellingham fast 🤣🤣🤣
Niddilmnsu
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he won't last
daheimpsty
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with rate of 3.6 only ....
should be rated 1.2 only
Solex07
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old news freaks
Barcafanboy2
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10 million dollar for this 😂😂
lihdekmsu
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with rate of 3.6 only ....
Annieboi
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Real Madrid fans think we are salty They failed to understand even we ourselves know Trent can’t defend. We only back him because he’s a scouser. If Trent is of nationality, we would have backed Conor Bradley and sell him ages ago. It’s the truth. Now they will see what they are getting
he is a defender who attack more than defending
pozcemot
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He should stop talking too much, show your quality on field,. Liverpool has moved on, you are saying you made a good decision by leaving Liverpool so what, Liverpool is Liverpool and bigger than any player that wants to move and it's good that you took the risk
Hiebcnosu
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Real Madrid fans think we are salty They failed to understand even we ourselves know Trent can’t defend. We only back him because he’s a scouser. If Trent is of nationality, we would have backed Conor Bradley and sell him ages ago. It’s the truth. Now they will see what they are getting
Don't forget he was an academy graduate and I'm not saying he was bad.
Jotadistz
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True talk football fan, he was getting all the support buh not his performance
No club keep bad players, instantly they'll sell them.
Pehdemopru
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Nico Williams gonna torture you Next Season!!! Visca El Barca
Hiebcnosu
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Real Madrid fans think we are salty They failed to understand even we ourselves know Trent can’t defend. We only back him because he’s a scouser. If Trent is of nationality, we would have backed Conor Bradley and sell him ages ago. It’s the truth. Now they will see what they are getting
True talk football fan, he was getting all the support buh not his performance
Sakbcily
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Not every player wants to play for real Madrid as you claim, take a look at Steven Gérard the real Liverpool legend, Yor just a f****k player who has a played for Liverpool, keep maintaining your ratings of 3.6 in 60+ min
Bibbcdsyz
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Real Madrid fans think we are salty They failed to understand even we ourselves know Trent can’t defend. We only back him because he’s a scouser. If Trent is of nationality, we would have backed Conor Bradley and sell him ages ago. It’s the truth. Now they will see what they are getting
we love him with our all, we analyzed him well before getting him, stay out of this 👍
Finadmprtz
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hello
Bibbcdsyz
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Real Madrid will have a better next season ✊
Memaceiklu
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Real Madrid fans think we are salty They failed to understand even we ourselves know Trent can’t defend. We only back him because he’s a scouser. If Trent is of nationality, we would have backed Conor Bradley and sell him ages ago. It’s the truth. Now they will see what they are getting