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Kyle Walker has defended England team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold(Image: Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Kyle Walker believes departing Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold will have had sleepless nights over his Anfield exit.

The Reds' academy prroduct confirmed he would depart the club last week, with a move to Real Madrid expected.

Alexander-Arnold, 26, sees his contract expire at the end of June and is expected to join up with Jude Bellingham in Madrid after months of speculation.



The full-back's decision has drawn the ire of some supporters and the England international was booed when Liverpool faced Arsenal at the weekend.

The defender waited until Liverpool won the Premier League to announce his decision, and is set to round off a stint where he claimed two league titles, an FA Cup, a Carabao Cup, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup.

The defender, on loan at AC Milan from Manchester City, reckons the one-club man may have wanted a new test.

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And speaking on The Kyle Walker Podcast, he said: "He would have had very long, sleepless nights on what he had to do for his career.

The servant he has been for the club, for the trophies he has won, the player he has become, me personally, you have to say thank you and wish him all the best on his next chapter.

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"When Real Madrid come knocking at the door, there are not many people who would turn that down.

You have to wish him all the best and hopefully he goes and produces what he has produced at Real Madrid."

Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed by Liverpool fans vs Arsenal(Image: Getty Images)

Alexander-Arnold looks set to play under ex-Liverpool star Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid.
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