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Liverpool fans have a lot to say as Trent Alexader-Arnold announces he is leaving the club

Mehdi Gokal

Mon 5 May 2025 11:53, UK

The news Liverpool fans had been dreading has finally been confirmed — Trent Alexander-Arnold has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season.

The right-back’s future has been a major talking point throughout the campaign, with his contract set to expire this summer. Real Madrid have been monitoring the situation closely since last year, opting to bide their time in hopes of landing him on a free transfer.

Liverpool made every effort to tie Alexander-Arnold down to a new deal, but it appears his mind was already made up.

Reports have strongly suggested that Trent has agreed terms with Real Madrid, although many fans continued to hope he’d remain at Anfield and eventually wear the captain’s armband.

That hope, however, was shattered today — and supporters have had plenty to say about it.

Liverpool fans react to Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving the club

After staying silent on his future all season, Trent Alexander-Arnold has finally broken his silence with a social media post confirming his decision to leave Liverpool.

And as expected, the fan reaction has been mixed.

Many supporters have taken the opportunity to thank Trent for his remarkable contributions to the club, expressing their gratitude and wishing him the best for his next chapter.

One fan wrote: ‘Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for this club and good luck Trent. Wishing you all the best for your new journey.’

Another said: ‘Good luck Trent, I hope it goes well for you.’

A third thought Trent looks uncertain about the decision he has made: ‘Honestly wish him the best he looks like he has made up his mind but doesn’t look too sure about it have a wonderful time in Spain!’

Others, however, have voiced frustration over the fact that he’s leaving on a free transfer — feeling the club has been let down by his decision not to extend his contract and secure a fee at least.

One said: ‘I understand why he wants to leave, to experience something new. I will wish him well also. The one thing that will always irk me is the fact that he ran down his contract and is leaving for free. I think on this point he has done the club a great disservice.’

Another took a harsher stance: ‘Horrible. Do not play him another minute. Also, do not encourage him to clap The Kop last game, might as well not even turn up.’

One even suggested banning him from the stadium: ‘Please don’t let him come back as a fan and like Michael Owen : he should be banned from the stadium. Bench him and keep him away from the parade.’

How do Liverpool replace Trent Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold is not the kind of player you can easily replace.

While there are plenty of right-backs Liverpool could target, few possess Trent’s unique blend of qualities — from his exceptional passing range and thunderous long-range shots to his elite set-piece delivery. That X-factor has been central to how the Reds have played in recent years.

But with his departure now confirmed, a replacement will be necessary. There have already been suggestions that the club could look internally for solutions, with Conor Bradley deemed ready to replace Trent at right-back.

However, external options are also on the table. Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong has been heavily linked, with reports claiming that Arne Slot has told Liverpool to sign Frimpong.

Slot plans to convince Frimpong to sign for Liverpool, though the Reds will face strong competition — with both Manchester United and Arsenal also reportedly interested.

Whether the Reds opt to back Bradley or dip into the transfer market remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: losing Trent is a major blow for Arne Slot’s plans moving forward.