Trent Alexander-Arnold was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Thursday at an event at Valdebebas.
The Englishman’s arrival has now been made official at a ceremony which club president Florentino Perez welcomed him.
“Dear Trent Alexander-Arnold, welcome to Real Madrid. We are once again living a very important day, because a player who has won everything and marked an era at one of the most prestigious clubs in the world, Liverpool, is coming to Real Madrid,” Perez said.
“Now he wants to continue writing his love story with football at Real Madrid.
“You could have chosen any club in the world, but you chose us, and no one will forget that,” he continued.
“Dear Trent, you are now part of Real Madrid, the most admired, most loved and most successful club in the world. The club of the 15 European Cups. Here, the fans will always support you and will give you the strength you need when you need it most.
“You will live with values that are sacred to us, because they have marked our 123 years of history. You will see immediately what Real Madrid represents for hundreds and hundreds of millions of Madridistas around the world. Today is a day of great happiness for all Madridistas, because one of the greatest figures in world football is coming to our club, ready to enter the history of our club”, he added.
Trent’s first words in SpanishTrent Alexander-Arnold then surprised those present by addressing them in fluent Spanish:
“Good afternoon, everyone, thank you both to President Florentino Perez and Real Madrid for this opportunity. I am very happy and proud to be here; it is a dream come true.
“I’m ready to give my all for the team and the Madridistas. I really want to show my game and be a champion. Thank you, and Hala Madrid!”
