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VIDEO: Trent Alexander-Arnold breaks down in tears as family rush to console Liverpool star after his final appearance for the club before expected Real Madrid transfer

<p>Alexander-Arnold came off the bench for the second half as his side ended their Premier League title-winning season with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-player-ratings-vs-crystal-palace-mohamed-salah-ryan-gravenberch/blt96a6ab6ca6246b00" target="_blank">a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace</a> on Sunday. The full-back walked around the Anfield pitch after the final whistle but burst into tears before his family rushed over to support him.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">An outpouring of emotion for Trent Alexander-Arnold and his loved ones. <a href="https://t.co/oWekO1C2Q8">pic.twitter.com/oWekO1C2Q8</a></p>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1926698952180514860?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>The right-back is expected to confirm a free transfer to Real Madrid, having informed the club he will leave when his contract expires this summer. The announcement of his imminent departure <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-trent-alexander-arnold-booed-liverpool-fans-premier-league-arsenal-decision-leave-free-transfer/blt9d5dc41c3e7964e3" target="_blank">sparked boos from Liverpool fans</a> in his first game since, but he was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/video-liverpool-fans-perform-u-turn-trent-alexander-arnold-real-madrid-bound-full-back-warm-reception-final-game-strong-jurgen-klopp-comments/blt917608b6466ad4e0" target="_blank">given a warm reception when he stepped out in the famous red jersey for one last time</a>.</p><p>After spending over 20 years with the club, it is clear he will miss Anfield, as he said after the match: "From the bottom of my heart I hope that one day the fans, supporters will recognise what I did for the team. There was never a minute I didn’t think about the team, since I was six years old, it’s always about Liverpool. To get the reception I got, means a lot for me… I never felt so loved! From the bottom of my heart, I hope the fans recognise the hard work I did over the years."</p>

WHAT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD SAID

<p>The 26-year-old will soon announce his deal with Madrid as the Spanish giants will hope to have him in their squad for the Club World Cup.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ALEXANDER-ARNOLD?

VIDEO: Trent Alexander-Arnold breaks down in tears as family rush to console Liverpool star after his final appearance for the club before expected Real Madrid transfer | Goal.com

Trent Alexander-Arnold broke down crying after he made his final appearance for Liverpool ahead of his summer departure.