Trent Alexander-Arnold joined Real Madrid this summer after many years at Liverpool FC. The English right-back's departure from the English club brought mixed feelings across the Liverpool fanbase.
Alexander-Arnold's decision to leave Liverpool was shocking, as he had played for the club since he was six years old, having been part of the academy.
Alexander-Arnold has played eight games with Real Madrid and already played his first tournament with the team, which was during the FIFA Club World Cup.
In an interview with GQ Spain, Alexander-Arnold recalls his decision to leave Liverpool to join Real Madrid, considering it one of the toughest decisions of his life.
Trent Alexander-Arnold: "It was one of the toughest decisions of my life. Liverpool is my home; it made me who I am. But Madrid felt like the right step, at the right time. It is definitely a challenge, but its a challenege I welcome."
Trent Alexander-Arnold on Real Madrid
Alexander-Arnold spoke about the lore of Real Madrid and why it was one of the reasons he chose to join the Spanish club. The English star talks about the lore of the Santiago Bernabeu and believes it adds pressure.
Alexander-Arnold talks about the legacy of the club, as Real Madrid is considered the greatest club in football history.
Trent Alexander-Arnold: "The Bernabeu is a sacred place. You feel the weight of the jersey, but that very thing pushes you to give it your all... Of course, the legacy is undeniable. But more than that, what attracted me was the ambition and the desire to test myself in a new context."
The right-back also talked about the culture change that comes with the move to Real Madrid. In the interview with GQ Spain, Alexander-Anrold insists that these changes pushed him to decide to join Real Madrid.
Trent Alexander-Arnold: "Yes, O feel it's a personal transformation as well as a professional one. Moving to a new country, learning a new culture pushes you as a person. It's more than football."