The news finally came on Monday morning as expected. It's official. Trent Alexander-Arnold will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.
The Reds right-back's future has been a source of discussion throughout the last two seasons with his contract expiring this summer.
However, Alexander-Arnold provided clarity on his situation on social media shortly after 10am.
In two statements combined for 600 words, 598 words to be exact, the 26-year-old outlined to Liverpool supporters as to why he is leaving his boyhood club after 20 years on Merseyside.
As detailed by Mail Sport, the Reds vice-captain will sign for Real Madrid and commit his future to the reigning champions of Europe and Spain with a long-term deal.