Trent Alexander-Arnold broke down crying after he made his final appearance for Liverpool ahead of his summer departure.
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Alexander-Arnold came off the bench for the second half as his side ended their Premier League title-winning season with a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on Sunday. The full-back walked around the Anfield pitch after the final whistle but burst into tears before his family rushed over to support him.
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The right-back is expected to confirm a free transfer to Real Madrid, having informed the club he will leave when his contract expires this summer. The announcement of his imminent departure sparked boos from Liverpool fans in his first game since, but he was given a warm reception when he stepped out in the famous red jersey for one last time.
After spending over 20 years with the club, it is clear he will miss Anfield, as he said after the match: "From the bottom of my heart I hope that one day the fans, supporters will recognise what I did for the team. There was never a minute I didn’t think about the team, since I was six years old, it’s always about Liverpool. To get the reception I got, means a lot for me… I never felt so loved! From the bottom of my heart, I hope the fans recognise the hard work I did over the years."
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The 26-year-old will soon announce his deal with Madrid as the Spanish giants will hope to have him in their squad for the Club World Cup.