Liverpool FC’s Trent Alexander-Arnold on Monday (today), May 5, 2025 shook the football world to its foundation by announcing a surprise departure from his club of 20 years.
Breaking the news on his official X (formerly Twitter) in a 2minutes, 56 seconds, Trent said he will be departing the club when his contract concludes at the end of the season, describing it as the “toughest decision” of his life.
The England defender, instrumental in Liverpool’s Premier League triumph this season, has been strongly linked with a potential free transfer to Real Madrid.
“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,” the 26-year-old posted on X.
However, netizens are taking the news with mixed feelings. While some feel it was a good decision, others think he should still stay back. Some also said the club will be better without him.
See reactions below:
Kylian Mbappé dreaming of those Trent assists 😍 pic.twitter.com/lfKA3bqLJX
— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 5, 2025
Trent literally won it all at Liverpool 🏆 pic.twitter.com/iWdGGb0MAM
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) May 5, 2025
Jeremy Doku cooked Trent Alexander-Arnold and singlehandedly sent him to Real Madrid. pic.twitter.com/JCMq7SmEeS
— Mr.Page™ (@mfc_mrpage) May 5, 2025
A reminder that Trent Alexander-Arnold, from right-back, has more Premier League assists than:
Paul Scholes
Mesut Özil
Bruno Fernandes
Eden Hazard
Bernardo SilvaUnreal 😮👏 pic.twitter.com/O7B3PenZZf
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) May 5, 2025
️⚽️18 goals
🅰️73 assists
🔢1278 points
❌96 clean sheetsFrom set-piece stunners to bonus point hauls.
Thank you, Trent.🫡 #FPL pic.twitter.com/OiLyHzZCmn
— Fantasy Premier League (@OfficialFPL) May 5, 2025
Trent Alexander-Arnold holds the record of MOST assists by a defender in Premier League HISTORY. 🤴 pic.twitter.com/i3yttxv5sv
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 5, 2025
Liverpool fans when Trent is doing exactly what they wanted Zubimendi to do pic.twitter.com/idL4nqaFkR
— Flo 🍷 (@fIoperez) May 5, 2025
Trent receiving a lot of support on Instagram from current and former team mates. However, there is one man yet to like or comment on his post… pic.twitter.com/03dE1WuEWN
— BEN (@SMXLFC) May 5, 2025