An old interview with Trent Alexander-Arnold was created and revealed that he previously claimed that his favorite club, apart from Liverpool, was Barcelona.
On Monday morning Alexander -Arnold confirmed his decision to leave Liverpool – after having spent 20 years at the club – on a free transfer at the end of the season.
The English international is expected to complete a move to the Spanish giants Real Madrid, with whom he is constantly connected to his contract disputes.
Mail Sport was the first English newspaper that reported that Madrid was sure that he secured Alexander-Arnold in December and not much has changed along the way.
Although Madrid fans are enthusiastic about the prospect of the potential arrival of Alexander-Arnold, the clip that originated on social media can ensure that they think twice.
In an interview with British GQ, the English star was asked: “Which team would you support if it wasn't Liverpool?”
He replied: 'I would say that my favorite other team would be Barcelona. I feel that they have the same values ​​and beliefs as Liverpool.
'They like to bring players through their academy. I grew up watching [Lionel] Messi in that special Barcelona team with Iniesta, Xavi, [Thierry] Henry, [Samuel] Eto'o. '
It is known that Barcelona and Real Madrid have a fierce rivalry in Spain – because they regularly fight each other for the domestic titles that are available.
Alexander-Arnold will hope that his comments do not pull the anger of the fans of Madrid who have already been hunted by Liverpool fans after the news of his exit.
Various fans hit the departure of Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer and claimed that the club will miss from lucrative transfer costs.
“I wish Trent showed loyalty to lose him on a free is belly,” wrote a fan. “But it was also bad about the club. I can't lose 100 million player on a free.
“How you want to dress it, the people who run the club also had a nightmare here.”
“I still can't quite believe that we are losing Trent on a free,” wrote another. '26 years old. His 64 assists count is the most by a defender in the Premier League history. Easy worth £ 100 million+. It's pathogenic. '
In a statement on social media that confirms his exit, Alexander-Arnold wrote: 'After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, it is now time for me to confirm that I will leave at the end of the season. This is easily the most difficult decision I have ever made in my life.
'I know that many of you have wondered why or frustrated that I have not yet spoken about this, but it was always my intention to keep my full focus on the best interests of the team that was no. 20.
'This club has been my whole life – my whole world – for 20 years. From the academy to date, the support and love that I have felt of everyone inside and outside the club will stay with me forever. I will have debts for all of you.
'But I have never known anything else and this decision is about experiencing a new challenge, getting myself out of my comfort zone and pushing myself both professionally and personally.
'I gave everything every day I have been to this club and I hope you feel that I gave you back here during my time. From the ground of my heart I thank everyone – my coaches, my managers, my teammates, the staff and our incredible supporters – over the past 20 years.
'I am blessed enough to live out my dreams here and I will never consider the special moments for granted that I was lucky to have experienced with you all. My love for this club will never die '.