Liverpool supporters have been left dumbfounded after Trent Alexander-Arnold addressed Family, friends, and the media in fluent Spanish during his unveiling as a Real Madrid player.
Alexander-Arnold, who was snapped up by Los Blancos for £10million, was finally presented as a Galactico on Thursday afternoon, following a 20-year stay at his boyhood Reds.
The 26-year-old was invited by President Florentino Perez to speak for the first time as a Madrid player, with his model girlfriend Estelle Behnke and family watching in the crowd.
Given he has spent his whole career on Merseyside, many would have expected Alexander-Arnold to start his speech in English, before attempting some broken Spanish toward the end.
However, many have been left stunned as the former Liverpool vice-captain gave his entire address in Spanish, revealing that it is ‘a dream come true’ to join the 15-time European champions.
Parts of the Liverpool faithful, and many a football fan in general, have been left questioning how Alexander-Arnold is so well-versed in speaking the language, given he only decided to leave Anfield back in March.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been unveiled as a Real Madrid player following his move from Liverpool
The full-back shocked fans by addressing family and the world media in fluent Spanish
Liverpool fan media outlet, Redmen TV, wrote: ‘Impressive for a lad who only decided in March really.’
Meanwhile, another insinuated that Alexander-Arnold has clearly been plotting to leave the Reds for longer than it seemed.
They wrote: ‘This guy has been planning this move for a WHILE!!’ Another red was inclined to agree: ‘Of course Trent should, when you’re planning this move for almost 2 years.’
As Alexander-Arnold took to the stage to address the crowd, he was beaming before shaking hands with club president Perez. Then came the moment that shocked the footballing world.
‘Thank you Florentino Perez and the club for this opportunity,’ the full-back uttered in fluent Spanish. ‘This doesn’t happen every day,’ he said.
‘It’s a dream come true. I’m very happy and proud to be here. I want to show Real Madrid fans how I play. I do realise I’m signing for Real Madrid and the demands are high but I am going to give my all for the team and Real Madrid fans.
‘I want to show those fans how I play. I want to win many titles. I want to be a winner here and enjoy playing alongside the best players in the world at Madrid.’
More to follow.
