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Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold poses for photograph with a mural of himself on the side of a building in 2019(Image: David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Departing Liverpool FC star Trent Alexander-Arnold said he hoped that a mural dedicated to him will "stay for a long time." The 26-year-old announced that he will leave Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Alexander-Arnold has been heavily linked with a potential free transfer to Real Madrid.

In his parting message he said the club had been his "whole life", and a mural celebrating his successes at the club is in place near the club's Anfield home.

The impressive three-storey image of the Liverpool right-back is located at the corner of Sybil Street and Anfield Road.

On its official unveiling day on August 8, 2019, the then 20-year-old Alexander-Arnold had the chance to see the mural in person for the first time, accompanied by his older brother, Tyler.

The mural was organised by The Anfield Wrap to commemorate an incredible year, following the Reds' Champions League final win in Madrid, and inspire young people.

Speaking to the ECHO at the time, Alexander-Arnold emphasised the important message he hopes young people will take from his journey.

He said: “The main message that kids should gather from me and my story is that anything is possible.

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"Anything can happen—because I was once that kid in a Gerrard or Carragher shirt.

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold poses with a mural of himself on the side of a building in Sybil Road, Anfield(Image: David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

"They were the local players, and they made me feel like anything could happen.

It wasn’t the players who came in from elsewhere; it was the local lads who showed me that it’s possible to live your dream."

The artwork was created by Akse, a French graffiti artist known for painting the Klopp mural in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle.

Initially, when The Anfield Wrap proposed the idea, Alexander-Arnold thought it was “a wind-up.”

However, when he saw the massive mural up close, he felt like he was dreaming.

He said: “I thought it was a joke at first, but once I realised it was real, it's something you always dream of but never expect to happen.

"It’s something I’m incredibly proud of, and my family and I are over the moon.

I just want to thank everyone who made it happen.”

He added: “You never really think something like this will occur and that you’ll end up with this on the side of a building.

"It’s quite surprising, but it’s something I’ve always wanted.

The mural was commissioned by The Anfield Wrap and painted by graffiti artist Akse P19(Image: David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

"Getting to this point may have come a bit early, but being part of something like this is incredible."

In addition to its artistic significance, the mural is used to promote an important community cause - Fans Supporting Foodbanks - aiming to raise awareness of their efforts in the area.

Reflecting on the mural's important message, Alexander-Arnold said: “It’ll be great to see all the fans with it, and hopefully, it will garner more support for the foodbanks—that’s the main reason it’s there.

"It’s not just about the picture; it’s about the message it conveys.