Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially signed for Real Madrid, marking the end of his remarkable tenure at Liverpool. The England international, who spent years at Anfield, reflected on the emotional contrast between his final days with the Reds and his new journey in Spain.
During his farewell, Alexander-Arnold received a warm send-off from Liverpool’s players, staff, and fans. He expressed gratitude for the support shown by the club’s management, including the owners, who assured him that he would always be welcome back.
Now settling into life in Madrid, the right-back was unveiled at the Santiago Bernabéu, where Real Madrid president Florentino Perez presented him with the No. 12 shirt. The event saw several football legends in attendance, including former Spain international Jose Martínez Sánchez (Pirri), Alvaro Arbeloa, Roberto Carlos, Santiago Solari, and Emilio Butragueño.
Alexander-Arnold’s move marks a new chapter in his career, as he embraces the challenge of playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world. His enthusiasm was evident as he expressed excitement about the journey ahead, stating he was “over the moon” to be part of the squad.
The defender had previously worn the No. 66 shirt throughout his Liverpool career, a number he kept despite its unconventional nature. Liverpool’s kit coordinator, Lee Radcliffe, revealed that academy players were often assigned high numbers to avoid early complacency, yet Alexander-Arnold chose to keep his original number even as he cemented his place in the first team.
Now wearing a new number at Madrid, Alexander-Arnold joins the ranks of other England stars, such as Declan Rice and Phil Foden, who have retained unique squad numbers from their early careers. With his arrival in Spain, fans are eager to see how he adapts to life in La Liga and contributes to Real Madrid’s continued success.
