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Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to join Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC)

Trent Alexander-Arnold will reportedly sign a six-year contract with Real Madrid in the coming weeks after confirming he has decided to leave Liverpool in order to pursue a new challenge, with the Spanish champions waiting in the wings.

Los Blancos' interest in the England star, 26, has been well documented and they even had a cut-price offer for Alexander-Arnold rejected in January.

But they are now set to land their top summer transfer target for free now that Alexander-Arnold has decided once and for all that his time at Anfield is up.

Alexander-Arnold confirmed the news in a poignant video message to Liverpool supporters on Monday morning.

And while he stopped short of confirming his next move, that will also become official soon.

As outlined by The Athletic, sources in Spain expect Alexander-Arnold to put pen to paper on a six-year deal with Real Madrid in the coming weeks as the domestic season draws to a close.

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The move will end Alexander-Arnold's 20-year affiliation with the Reds, whom he joined at the age of six.

He has won two Premier League titles and the Champions League since since rising into the senior ranks whilst establishing himself as one of the best right-back's in the world.

Alexander-Arnold confirmed the worst kept secret in football on Monday with a heartfelt message to fans, saying: "After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, now is the time for me to confirm that I will be leaving at the end of the season.

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.

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But, I have never known anything else and this decision is about experiencing a new challenge, taking myself out of my comfort zone and pushing myself both professionally and personally.

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"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.