Kylian Mbappe reacts to Alexander-Arnold exit news at Liverpool
Liverpool have been rocked by the news that Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave at the end of the season.
The 26-year-old confirmed (5 May) that he will depart the Reds on a free transfer upon the expiry of his contract in a major blow for Arne Slot.
The homegrown star has constantly been linked with a move to Real Madrid in the past few months and it appears that move has the green-light after the latest announcement.
Mbappe reacts as Alexander-Arnold announces Liverpool exit
Alexander-Arnold announced his Anfield exit on Instagram after months of speculation surrounding his future.
The England ace will join the likes of Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe in the Spanish capital if he completes the move that everyone is expecting him to make.
The Frenchman reacted to the post by liking it, which will only serve to stoke the fire ahead of a potential transfer.
Liverpool fans left raging as Alexander-Arnold decision made
Liverpool supporters have been devastated by the update, as although it was expected, it is still a huge blow.
The Reds will struggle to replace what Alexander-Arnold brings on the pitch, he is one of best players in world football with the ball at his feet.
| Stats | Played | Goals | Assists | Trophies |
| Alexander-Arnold | 352 | 23 | 92 | 8 |
Slot will have a tough task to replace his creative influence, with Conor Bradley, who has been touted as the perfect successor not being as good in that aspect and also suffering from regular injuries.
While the L4 outfit will miss his impact on the field, the loss of the academy graduate will be felt more off it, with supporters struggling to understand why he would leave.
Obviously, the allure of the Spanish giants goes without saying, it will lead to higher levels of fame and fortunes and an increased chance of winning the Ballon d’Or.
However, many fans hoped that the local lad would reject that is favour of winning more trophies with his boyhood club, which is considered the pinnacle of the game by many, including Jamie Carragher.
He will forever be in the history books as one of the best ever players after helping them to two Premier League titles and a Champions League but he has tainted his legacy with the way that he has went about the move.