The English international dared to give up a contract renewal with his childhood club, Liverpool, to start a new chapter in Madrid.
While seemed on the right track for a free transfer to the Merengues, his contract with Liverpool expiring in June, the Premier League champions finally obtained a transfer compensation of 10 million pounds sterling.
Real Madrid's eagerness to want Trent to be available for the FIFA club World Cup was operated by Liverpool and caused friction during its beginnings in the Spanish capital.
A solid performance in the United States was followed by a mixed start in Liga, Dani Carvajal pursuing him for a place of holder.
This aroused negative criticisms concerning his performance in the Xabi Alonso team, Thomas Tuchel who also dismissed him for the England team this month.
Trent explains his decision to leave Liverpool
Despite his battle against Carvajal and the growing pressure in Madrid, Trent remains calm and insisted that leaving Liverpool was the right decision.
Trent Alexander-Arnold explains everything
“It was one of the most difficult decisions of my life. Liverpool is my house; This is where I became. But Madrid seemed to be the right decision, at the right time ”, He said in an interview with GQ Spain.
“It was ambition and a personal desire for change. Challenge myself in a new environment. Of course, the heritage of Real Madrid is undeniable. But more than that, what attracted me was my ambition and the desire to test myself in a new environment.
“It's a challenge, but I take it up. Playing the BernabĂ©u is sacred. We feel the weight of the jersey, but that's what pushes you to give everything. ”
Trent, absent for England in the coming weeks, is expected to return for the trip of Real Madrid to Liga against Real Sociedad on September 13.
