Trent Alexander-Arnold has riled Liverpool fans who believe he had been perfecting his Spanish for months ahead of a long-mooted switch to Real Madrid. Unveiled as a new Los Blancos player today, the England international surprised many onlookers by speaking in perfect Spanish.
Earlier in the 2024-25 season, Alexander-Arnold was reported to have been considering extending his contract at Liverpool amid claims that he was also in discussions with Real Madrid. However, having seen the 26-year-old decide to join the La Liga giants earlier this month, many Reds fans are sceptical that this was ever the case after watching him speak fluently in Spanish. Supporters now believe that Alexander-Arnold had long been preparing to join Madrid by taking lessons in the native language, and that news of him considering an offer from Liverpool was not the case.
Speaking in fluent Spanish in Madrid, Alexander-Arnold said: "It's a dream come true. I'm very happy and proud to be here. I want to show Real Madrid fans how I play. I do realise I am signing for Real Madrid, the demands are high. I'm going to give my all for Real Madrid and the fans. I want to win many titles. I want to be a winner here and playing alongside the best players in the world. Hala Madrid."
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