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Matt Ladson

'That Alexander-Arnold spoke more with a goal gesture than he did with any other communication to supporters is one of the reasons his move to Real Madrid isn’t being accepted too kindly on Merseyside': How it got to this stage with Liverpool and Trent

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Liverpool FC at Etihad Stadium on February 23, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images).

‘The worst-kept secret in football’ was how Adidas marketed their return as Liverpool’s kit manufacturer ahead of next season.

But news of Trent Alexander-Arnold - ironically, one of Adidas’ most marketable players - opting to make a free transfer move to Real Madrid was similarly unsurprising after months of reports on the 26-year-old’s future.

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