Trent Alexander-Arnold described Liverpool’s title celebration as the “best day” of his life, after he had been given an unprecedented reception in his last outing at Anfield.
The Liverpool right-back had been booed in his previous home match against Arsenal but was given a rapturous reception when he emerged to accept his Premier League winner’s medal after the draw against Crystal Palace. His expected transfer to Real Madrid is likely to be made official imminently. Overwhelmed with emotion, Alexander-Arnold found it hard to contain tears for his farewell match for the club he has supported from childhood. He confessed that the fact of departing from Liverpool still hadn’t fully sunk in. The Liverpool fans were also emotional as Arnold went on to continue his speech and made his appearance for the last time before joining Real Madrid.
“I didn’t know what to expect stepping out at Anfield after what had happened a few weeks ago,” said the England international. “I wanted to play for the club one more time and he [Arne Slot] trusted me to play. To get the reception I got means more than anything. I’ve played hundreds of games for the club but I’ve never felt so loved and cared for than today.” as quoted by The Guardian
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“Hand on my heart I hope one day the fans will be able to recognise the hard work and everything I have done for the team. There wasn’t a day, minute, second that I didn’t think about the team. From six years old to 26 now, 20 years is a very long time but I’ve loved every single minute of it, the ups and the downs, coming through the academy, making it into the first team, then being part of the first team properly. It’s been an honour and a privilege for me to be part of this club.”
“It’s all I’ve ever known,” he said. “At times you catch yourself wondering: ‘Yeah, you’ll be back next season.’ And then you realise: ‘No, that’s not the case because it’s changed.’ But I will remember these moments for the rest of my life, especially a day like today. It goes down as the best day for me in my life – a very, very special day and a very, very special achievement for the team and for the club.” as quoted by The Guardian
