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The right-back had already announced that he would be leaving this summer once his contract expired.

It was widely expected that he would be joining Madrid for free, though Los Blancos were keen to bring him in for the start of the Club World Cup.

But that message raised eyebrows for his short and sharp nature.



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"Liverpool FC can confirm an offer has been accepted for Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid for his transfer upon the opening of the June transfer window.

Alexander-Arnold joined the club’s Academy at the age of six and progressed through the ranks to make his senior competitive debut in October 2016.

"He now departs Anfield after 354 appearances and 23 goals for the club, as well as lifting eight major honours alongside his teammates, which consist of two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup and two League Cups.

Alexander-Arnold leaves Liverpool FC with the club appreciative and grateful for his contribution to those successes."

Alexander-Arnold will be with his new club from the start of the Club World Cup(Image: Getty Images)

When announcing his decision to not sign a new contract, Alexander-Arnold admitted it had been the 'hardest' call he had ever had to make.

This is easily the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my life," he wrote on Instagram."I know many of you have wondered why or been frustrated that I haven’t spoken about this yet, but it was always my intention to keep my full focus on the team’s best interests, which was securing No.20."This club has been my whole life – my whole world - for 20 years.

I’ve given my all every single day I’ve been at this club, and I hope you feel like I’ve given back to you during my time here."From the bottom of my heart, I thank everybody – my coaches, my managers, my teammates, the staff and our incredible supporters - for the last 20 years.