The Clues That Trent Was Madrid Bound…

Liverpool fans, grab a tissue – it’s the end of an era! Trent Alexander-Arnold is packing his bags for the sunny shores of Real Madrid. It’s a bit of a heartbreaker for the Reds, losing such a talent for nada. But, if we really dig into it, the clues have been there for a while, hidden like Easter eggs amongst the Kop-end chaos.

Hint number one: Our buddy Trent signed a four-year deal in 2021 when everyone else was locking themselves into six-year sagas. It’s like going on a date and only ordering a salad – you’re just not in for the long haul, are you? Perhaps Trent knew a Spanish siesta was in his future all along.

Next up, Trent’s not-so-humble Ballon d’Or aspirations. The lad dreams big, which might have nudged him towards glittering individual glory over Mersey-side camaraderie. But beware, Trent! You might end up like another Philippe Coutinho – just another face in a sea of superstars.

Finally, a cheeky autograph on a Real Madrid jersey last summer. While on holiday! With Jude Bellingham! Some might say it was just making a fan’s day. But let’s be real – that was a nod to his future, one that Liverpool might wish they paid a little more attention to.