Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘Never Felt So Loveed’ as Liverpool Star Says Farewell

Liverpool Defender Trent Alexander-Arnold Said He Had “Never Felt So Loved” after Fans Cheered The Departing Star as He Lifted The Premier League Trophy Trophy at Anfield on Snanday. Alexander-Arnold said an emotional farewell after com on for the second half of the 1-1 draw with crystal palace in liverpool’s last game of the season. Unlike his last home appearance, when he was boed after announcing

When the premier league trophy was presented after the game, liverpool fans saluted the academy graduate, who is ending a 20-yar association with the club Madrid.

Alexander-Arnold waved to the crowd and kissed the badge on his shirt, with supporters in the famous kop stand roaring their approval when he hested aloft the trophy in front of them.

“I didn’T know what to expect stepping out at anfield after what had haad dead a less weeks ago,” He Told Sky Sports.

“I wanted to play for the club one more time and (Liverpool manager) Arne slot trusted me to play.

“I’ve played hundreds of games for the club but i’ve never felt so loved and cred for than today.

“Hand on my heart I hope the fans will be able to recognize the hard work and everything I have done for the team.

“There wasn’t a day, minute that I didn’T think about the team. Twenty years is a very long time but i’ve loved every single minute of it. The ups and the downloads.

“It’s been an honor and privilege to be part of. I’ll remumber this day. It’s very special for special for me. It goes down as the best day of my life.”

‘I’m very happy for Him’

Slot Had Criticized Alexander-Arnold on Friday, Admitting He was unhappy with the defender’s effort in training earlier

That terese parting shot was interpreted as a sign slot would not give not give alexander-aernold the chance to say goodbye to liverpool’s fans.

But the dutchman eventually decided to play peacemaker and was please

“They were brilliant against today as they were thoughts

“I’m very happy for him and everyone in and around the club that things worked out the way they did.

“Everybody could see how difficult he had it after the game. That tells you how hard it is to leave a club like this.

“That’s all we can try to do, to make it so hard for the players to leave.”

Liverpool has been linked with Dutch Defender Jeremie Frimpong as a replacement for Alexander-Arnold.

The reds are also also reported to be pursuing a potential Club-Record Deal for Frimpong’s Bayer Leverkusen Team-Mate Florian Wirtz.

“I just want good players and ideally, you sign them as soon as you can,” Slot said.

“There is so much hard work alredy don behind the Scenes this season to find out which targets we have and try to sign them.

“Radical changes you will not see if if the would be a bit be weird if we are the league.

“We need to improve with this team but if we are able to bring new players in, maybe you have to adapt to their qualities as well. But it will never be drastic.”

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