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26-year-old Arnold officially announced his departure! Ended his 20-year career in Liverpool, joined Real Madrid by freely and signed for 5 years

12:55am, 10 May 2025【Football】

On May 5, Alexander Arnold, 26-year-old vice captain and main right-back of Premier League giant Liverpool Club, officially announced on social media that he will leave the team freely after the contract expires this summer, officially ending his 20-year Reds career.

Then Liverpool officials also officially left the team this summer. According to the latest news from famous reporter Romano, Arnold has confirmed to join Real Madrid freely this summer, and the two sides will sign a contract for 5 years. At present, the parties have reached oral agreements.

Arnold said on social media that this was the most difficult decision he had made in his life: "In the past 20 years, from the youth training camp to the present, the support and love given by everyone inside and outside the club will always be engraved in my heart. I will never repay this kindness."

And regarding the choice to leave the team, Arnold explained: "I have never entered other possibilities in my life. The decision at this moment is to meet new challenges, break through my comfort zone, and achieve self-transcendence at the professional and personal levels." Finally, Arnold thanked all the coaches, managers, teammates, staff, and unparalleled Liverpool fans who have worked with. Arnold, born on October 7, 1998, joined Liverpool youth training at the age of 6 and made his first appearance in Liverpool's first team in 2016. So far, he has made 352 appearances for the Reds, scoring 23 goals and earning eight championship honors, including this season's Premier League title. Currently, he is worth up to 75 million euros in the German "Transfer Market".