Trent Alexander -Arnold’s Emotional Goodbye: Liverpool Star breaks down in tears in Anfield after lifting the Premier League title -and reveals what ‘so much meant for me’ on the last appearance for the club

Trent Alexander-Arnold was conquered with tears as Liverpool Fans treated him saying goodbye to a hero on his Anfield Swansong.

Proponents welcomed him with widespread cheers and applause while he replaced Conor Bradley during the break and gave him similar worship while putting a round of the crowd in the final.

The outgoing star, whose sat-nav is set Real Madriddescribed it as the ‘best day of his life’ while he said goodbye to the family he served for two decades.

Fans of Liverpool can have a long memory for players who end their contracts and Alexander-Arnold admitted that he had been nervous about his reception about it recently.

But one Showing up speech on Friday by Jurgen Klopp – He looked like a proud father like a proud father Liverpool pulled 1-1 with Crystal Palace -It to have waved many critics from bitterness to gratitude for the trophy-loaded stint of the right back.

Alexander-Arnold struggled to stop the tears while he spoke with Sky Sports and opened the locks when he hugged his mother Dianne and Dad Michael, with his brothers who accompanied them on the field.

‘I didn’t know what to expect stepping out at Anfield today after what had happened,’ he admitted.

‘But I wanted to play for the club one more time, I told the manager, and he trusted me. The reception I got means so much to me. I have never felt more loved and more cared for than today.

‘I hope that one day the fans and supporters of this club are able to recognise the hard work I put in for this team. 

‘From six to 26, 20 years is a very long time. I have loved every second of it, it has been an honour and a privilege to be a part of this club. 

‘I’ll remember these moments for the rest of my life. This day will go down as the best in my life.’

Alexander-Arnold interrupted his interview with Daniel Sturridge to dive into Liverpool’s team photo with the trophy, taking his spot on the floor at the centre of the jubilant group.

In a stirring victory lap, taking in the Kop, Main Stand, the Anfield Road Stand and the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand, the 26-year-old kissed his badge and beat his chest.

Lifting the trophy to the crowd, you felt the outpouring of all the bottled-up emotion coursing through him: ecstasy at a second Premier League title, nostalgia at his departure, relief at his warm send-off. 

Alexander-Arnold has played 354 times for the Reds, bringing home two Premier League trophies, a Champions League, an FA Cup, and an EFL Cup, not to mention the FIFA and UEFA Super Cups and an FA Community Shield. 

No defender in Premier League history comes close to his 67 assists (Andy Robertson has 60) and few have had such a transformational impact on the right-back role. 

Moving to Real Madrid – something which still needs to be officially confirmed – will give him a chance to compete for the Ballon d’Or and play alongside one of his best friends, Jude Bellingham.

But leaving on a free has touched a nerve in one of the country’s most visceral fanbases and saw him booed against Arsenal earlier this month.

During Monday’s defeat to Brighton, Alexander-Arnold appeared distant as he stood silent, hands on hips as Liverpool players applauded their partying fans post-match. 

Klopp, who gave Alexander-Arnold his debut against Tottenham in October 2016, condemned some fans’ acrimony as he spoke at the LFC Foundation dinner at Liverpool Cathedral on Friday.

‘I’m not saying don’t be disappointed but don’t forget what he’s done for this club,’ said Klopp, who held up a signed Alexander-Arnold shirt.

‘I heard the booing, I switched the TV off. I couldn’t have been more disappointed. This isn’t us.’

Fans appeared to take that message to heart on Sunday. Though Liverpool became the first Premier League winners to go winless in the same season after claiming the trophy, this was a beautiful day for one of their modern legends. 

There were hugs from all his team-mates – including a particularly bear-like one from the avuncular goalkeeper Alisson – and congratulations from the opposition. 

As he told his team-mates in training this week: ‘I’m just eternally grateful for everything that I’ve been given. We all dream of these moments but, for me, it feels even more special because I’ve been here 20 years.

‘It’s an amazing chapter of my life – it’s been my whole life – it’s been everything I’ve ever worked for – dreamt for.

‘To share it with you guys and create these bonds, a lot of the lads, especially these guys here [points to Van Dijk and Alisson]I have seen me switch from a boy to a man.

‘The tires and the brotherhood that I have with you will stay with me forever. I have stories and memories that I can tell children and big children. I was not prepared for this, but I appreciate it, I appreciate you all for everything. ‘

Arne Slot, who claimed this week that he had demanded more of the right back in the training, gave him a friendly embrace on full -time and whispered a message in his ear.

Back in the dressing room the champagne crashed and Alexander-Arnold danced with his teammates as if there were no morning.

And it is true that there are few Tomorrows for him in Liverpool terms. But that now matters less, because he will always have today.