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Many couldn’t hide their suprise at Trent Alexander-Arnold who spoke fluent Spanish at his Re al Madrid unveiling today.
Trent Alexander-Arnold spoke in clear Spanish for more than a minute as he expressed his delight at joining the 15-time European champions.
The 25-year-old right back says he wants to show Madridistas how he plays. He added he realise the demands at Real Madrid are high and he’s ready to give his best for the club.
“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 am signing for Real Madrid, the demands are high. I’m going to give my all for Real Madrid and the fans”.
“I want to win many titles. I want to be a winner here and playing alongside the best players in the world”.
“Hala Madrid”.
A section of fans online were suprised to see the English defender speak Spanish fluently as they made jest that he had been learning Spanish on popular language app, Duolingo.
See reactions below
1. CFCDaily
No wonder he got caught lacking at the back post every other week. He was up all night on Duolingo
2. LFC Unlocked
Couldn’t learn to defend the back post all his career and managed to learn Spanish in one year
Mug
3. JEFF
He has been learning Spanish all the while doing circus with Jude and writing essays on representing and retiring at Liverpool. As a Liverpool fan, I never thought I would see him in white. All the best, though—except when you face Liverpool.
4. Official Blessing
Liverpool were begging Trent to stay while bro was busy learning Spanish for Real Madrid 😭
5. Arsenal Rep
I’m crying man, Trent learnt Spanish 1 year ahead of time to prepare for Real Madrid, that brother was never going to stay at Liverpool 😭
6. Graham
Liverpool were begging Trent to stay while bro was busy learning Spanish for Real Madrid.
Trent Alexander-Arnold joins Real Madrid on a free transfer after two decades at Liverpool where he won several titles including two Premier League titles, one Champions League title, one FIFA World Club Cup, One UEFA Super Cup and domestic titles.
He becomes Real Madrid second major signing of the summer after the arrival of Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth.
