Trent Alexander-Arnold was overcome with tears as Liverpool fans treated him to a hero's farewell on his Anfield swansong.
Supporters welcomed him with widespread cheer and applause as he was introduced at half-time and gave him similar adoration as he did a lap of the crowd at the finale.
The outgoing star, whose sat-nav is set for Real Madrid, described it as the 'best day of his life' as he waved goodbye to the family he has served for two decades.
Liverpool fans can have a long memory for players who run down their contracts and Alexander-Arnold admitted he had been nervous about his reception about being booed in recent times.