For a player who once spoke passionately about loyalty and legacy, the timing of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s latest statements tells a very different story.
Just days ahead of his first return to Anfield as a Real Madrid player, the 27-year-old appeared in a new video with football language coach Sara Duque, revealing he’s been learning Spanish for the past five months. “Hi, I’m Trent. I started learning Spanish with Sara five months ago,” said the former Liverpool vice-captain.
“Before that, I didn’t know a word. I wanted to learn Spanish to communicate better with my teammates, my coach, and all the Real Madrid fans.”
The start of his lessons in May coincides with the month he informed Liverpool he wouldn’t be signing a new contract.
For those who saw him deliver a fluent speech in Madrid in June, this video only confirms what many suspected: his move was planned long before he publicly admitted it. After all, a polished speech in a new language can’t be achieved after just a few lessons. Alexander-Arnold himself had claimed back then that he had been learning for “a couple of months,” yet his fluency suggested otherwise.
Adding to this, the same Spanish teacher shared a post from Anfield in March, raising questions about the timing of her visit. It’s hard not to conclude that it may have been about more than just football.
While Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah demonstrated loyalty, the local boy meant to embody the club’s spirit was already preparing his life in Spain.
When he first spoke at the Bernabéu, his words felt rehearsed, sparking widespread criticism. And when he said, “I hope me leaving doesn’t take away from winning the league,” the remark now seems empty—more so than ever.
Even if Trent claims his intentions were genuine, the timing suggests otherwise. When Real Madrid come to Anfield in November, the reception he receives will reflect not just his departure, but how he orchestrated it.
As Duque put it, “Trent didn’t just learn Spanish. He chose to start from zero… showing up day after day.”
Perhaps that same determination would have been better spent staying loyal to the club that made him.
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