Liverpool hero behind Trent Alexander-Arnold 'corner taken quickly' makes transfer exit
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SportFootballLiverpool FCOakley Cannonier, the Liverpool ballboy who played a role in the famous Divock Origi goal against Barcelona in 2019, has completed a surprise transfer20:56, 31 Jul 2026Updated 20:56, 31 Jul 2026Liverpool academy starlet Oakley Cannonier, who played a key role in the club’s famous win over Barcelona in 2019, has completed a transfer to a new club.The Reds claimed a historic 4-0 victory over the La Liga giants in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final back in May 2019, having trailed 3-0 from the first leg back in Spain.Divock Origi and Gini Wijnaldum scored two goals each for Liverpool to send them on their way to the Champions League final, where they would go on to beat Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid.Cannonier was one of nine academy players to be released by Liverpool this summer, and left the club without making a first-team appearance for the Reds.However, the forward did play a key role in helping Liverpool beat Barcelona six years ago.Cannonier was working as a ballboy during the second leg of Liverpool's win over Barcelona that year, and with the Reds having remarkably levelled the tie after a 3-0 first-leg defeat at the Camp Nou, his crucial moment arrived as Trent Alexander-Arnold approached to take a corner.Cannonier swiftly delivered the ball to the Reds' former right-back while Barcelona's defenders were still organising themselves, allowing Alexander-Arnold to quickly take the corner and find Origi, who scored to give Liverpool the lead for the first time in the tie and ultimately secure their passage to the final in Madrid.Now aged 22, Cannonier's spell at Anfield has concluded, with an unexpected transfer to Singaporean outfit Hougang United now confirmed.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageHe shared a farewell message on Instagram, paying tribute to Liverpool and his former teammates, though he also seemed to take a swipe at certain members of the club's coaching staff.“I would like to say a huge thank you to Liverpool FC for the last 10 years,” Cannonier wrote alongside some pictures from his time on Merseyside.“To all the players and SOME of the staff I’ve had the privilege of working with.
The memories, experiences and friendships I’ve made will stay with me forever.“This club has played a huge part in my journey, both as a player and as a person, and I’ll always be grateful for that.“Even though I never got to make my debut at Anfield at least I’m in a little bit of history of this amazing club! YNWA”Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTrent Alexander-Arnold