Social Reaction to Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool Farewell Announcement

The 26-year-old is looking forward to "experiencing a new challenge" after spending his entire career with Liverpool.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to join Real Madrid. / IMAGO/Sports Press Photo

Just one week after celebrating his second Premier League title with Liverpool, Trent Alexander-Arnold confirmed he is leaving the club at the end of the season.

Following a 20-year career with Liverpool that began at age six, Alexander-Arnold will bid farewell to Merseyside once his contract expires this summer. The England international won everything there is to win at his boyhood club, including two Premier League titles and a Champions League title.

Instead of signing a contract extension with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold is expected to join Real Madrid on a free transfer. The 26-year-old posted an emotional video in which he announced the news, calling his impending departure the "hardest decision" of his life.

Check out the full announcement below.

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.

This is easily the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my life.

I know many of you have wondered why or been frustrated that I haven’t spoken about this… pic.twitter.com/emAw5RvXq0

— Trent Alexander-Arnold (@TrentAA) May 5, 2025

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Social Reaction to Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool Farewell Announcement

While Liverpool fans have mixed reactions to the news, Alexander-Arnold's teammates of past and present are showing their support on social media.

Mohamed Salah shared four photos with his long-time teammate and wrote the following message for Alexander-Arnold on X:

It’s been a pleasure sharing a special friendship with you and playing alongside you. I wish you the best and I am sure we will meet again. @TrentAA pic.twitter.com/6AtSSEkNtm

— Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) May 5, 2025

"It's been a pleasure sharing a special friendship with you and playing alongside you. I wish you the best and I am sure we will meet again."

Curtis Jones reposted Alexander-Arnold's announcement video on Instagram and shared, "Thank you for everything brother. Legend. Good luck."

Curtis Jones showed his support on Trent Alexander-Arnold's farewell announcement. / @trentarnold66 on Instragram

Cody Gakpo also referred to the right back as a "legend" while Harvey Elliott wrote, "Unbelievable player! Even better guy. Enjoy it brother. Thank you!"

Konstantinos Tsimikas and Dominik Szoboszlai shared Alexander-Arnold's video as well, with the latter adding, "My boy. Love you and enjoy."

Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson responded with the following message for Alexander-Arnold:

Jordan Henderson shared a heartfelt message with Trent Alexander-Arnold on Instragram. / @trentarnold66 on Instagram

"What a journey!! It's been amazing to see you grow as a player and a person over the years. Thank you for everything and good luck with the next chapter...just keep being you and challenging yourself every day! The scouser in our team!"

Liverpool also released a statement following Alexander-Arnold's farewell video that ended with, "Alexander-Arnold will depart with our gratitude and appreciation for his contribution during a sustained period of success."

Arne Slot has yet to comment on Alexander-Arnold's impending move.

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