• Trent Alexander-Arnold confirms his departure from Liverpool FC after two decades.
• The 26-year-old right-back has won multiple titles with the club, including two Premier League titles.
• He is expected to sign with Real Madrid on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has announced that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, marking the end of a remarkable 20-year association with the club he joined as a child. "This is easily the hardest decision I've ever made in my life," Alexander-Arnold disclosed on social media, expressing deep gratitude for the support he received throughout his time at Liverpool, including two Premier League titles and the Champions League trophy, according to BBC, Channel News Asia, and Reuters.

Born in Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold has been pivotal in transforming the role of right-back within modern football, winning significant honors including the FA Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. His announcement came shortly after winning his second Premier League title, and he acknowledged the decision was influenced by a desire for a new challenge and personal growth, as reported by Al Jazeera and SCMP.

With reports linking him to Real Madrid, Alexander-Arnold noted he wanted to focus on his team's efforts for the current season before discussing his future. Liverpool's management expressed gratitude for his contributions during a very successful period for the club. "Alexander-Arnold will depart with our gratitude and appreciation for his contribution during a sustained period of success," said a club statement, highlighting his significant impact on their achievements, according to Africa News and BBC.

His departure is expected to stir mixed emotions among fans, some of whom may feel disappointed by his decision to leave without a transfer fee benefiting the club. Alexander-Arnold acknowledged the fans' sentiments, stating, "I completely understand that the news will disappoint a lot of people," and committed himself to ensure that this decision would not distract from Liverpool's quest for further success this season, according to BBC, Africa News, and SCMP.