By Daily Sports Nigeria on May 5, 2025
Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing an emotional 20-year association with his boyhood team to an end.
In a statement on Monday via X, Alexander-Arnold described the decision as the most difficult of his life. “
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,” he announced. “This is easily the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my life.”
The 26-year-old, who progressed through Liverpool’s academy to become a central figure in the first team, said he had remained silent until now to stay focused on the club’s pursuit of a historic 20th league title.
“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,” he explained.
Reflecting on his time at Anfield, Alexander-Arnold paid tribute to everyone at the club and its supporters.
“This club has been my whole life – my whole world – for 20 years. From the Academy right through until now, the support and love I have felt from everyone inside and outside of the club will stay with me forever. I will forever be in debt to you all,” he said.
He described his departure as a step toward personal and professional growth.
“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.”
The defender, known for his vision and passing ability, said he had always given his all in Liverpool colours.
“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,” he said.
He concluded with a message of gratitude.
“From the bottom of my heart, I thank everybody – my coaches, my managers, my teammates, the staff and our incredible supporters – for the last 20 years. I’ve been blessed enough to live out my dreams here and I will never, ever take for granted the special moments I’ve been fortunate enough to have lived through with you all. My love for this club will never die.”
Alexander-Arnold leaves behind a legacy that includes Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and Club World Cup triumphs.
Source Punch Ng
Posted May 5, 2025
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