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Trent Alexander-Arnold gave an impromptu speech to his team-mates(Image: Liverpool FC)

Outgoing Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold gave an emotional speech after being given a parting gift during his final training session after 20 years at the club.

Alexander-Arnold, 26, confirmed on May 5 that he won't be signing a new deal with the Reds and is poised to join Real Madrid on a free transfer.

If selected by Arne Slot, Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Anfield will mark his final appearance in a Liverpool shirt.



"Right, Trent," the Reds skipper began.

"We all knew this day was coming, of course, and I speak for everyone here: we would like to thank you for everything you have done.

Alexander-Arnold wasn't expecting the gift and said: "I'm just eternally grateful for everything that I've been given.

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"We all dream of these moments but, for me, it feels even more special because I've been here 20 years.

It's an amazing chapter of my life - it's been my whole life - it's been everything I've ever worked for - dreamt for.

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Virgil van Dijk presented Trent Alexander-Arnold with a Liverpool shirt(Image: Liverpool FC)

"To share it with you guys and create these bonds, a lot of the lads, especially these guys here [Van Dijk, Mo Salah, Andy Robertson and Alisson Becker], have seen me transition from a boy to a man.