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Trent Alexander-Arnold enjoyed a brilliant send-off at Anfield as Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy in his final appearance for the club, with the right-back warmly applauded by the crowd on an emotional afternoon.

He has confirmed that he will depart his boyhood club this summer on a free transfer after helping Arne Slot’s side to Premier League triumph, with the England international widely expected to join Real Madrid.

Tearful Trent Alexander-Arnold applauded by Liverpool fans after final appearance at Anfield	Trent Alexander-Arnold's emotional goodbye: Liverpool star breaks down in tears at Anfield after lifting the Premier League title - and reveals what 'meant so much to me' on final appearance for the club	Trent Alexander-Arnold posts two-word message to fans after final Liverpool appearance

Alexander-Arnold has been strongly criticised by sections of the Liverpool support despite making more than 350 appearances for the club and making clear his desire to seek a new challenge.

Home fans voiced their displeasure when he was introduced against Arsenal two weeks ago but the reception was considerably warmer as he was brought off the bench by Slot at half-time on the final day against Crystal Palace, and he was applauded loudly as he came out to collect his winner’s medal and lift the trophy after the game.

This club doesn't forget.

"I watched the game when he came on and I heard the booing.

Honestly, I could not have been more disappointed at this moment."

Conor Bradley, who has broken into the first team over the last two seasons, appears set to vie with Jeremie Frimpong to take Alexander-Arnold’s place on the right of the back four next season.

Frimpong has undergone a medical at Liverpool as he nears a switch from Bayer Leverkusen for a fee just short of £30m.

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Alexander-Arnold replaced Bradley at half-time on his last game for the club and was visibly emotional at the full-time whistle, hugging his teammates and manager as they celebrated a second league title of his spell at Anfield.
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