Liverpool boss stunned Trent Alexander-Arnold before Real Madrid switch - 'Is this a joke?' Just a year later, the right-back followed in his former manager's footsteps and departed Anfield for pastures new, joining Real Madrid. ‌The defender told The Athletic: "It started like a normal day. Trent Alexander-Arnold stitched up by Spanish TV broadcast as Real Madrid issues grow READ MORE :"None of us were expecting it. As fans began to settle with the idea of the German's exit, rumours grew around the right-back's impending move to Real Madrid.

Source: Daily Mirror February 11, 2026 19:16 UTC