Trent Alexander-Arnold, the most recent addition to Real Madrid, has been warmly received. In his inaugural appearance as a member of Los Blancos, the right-back, who spoke exclusively in Spanish, expressed his gratitude to the club for welcoming him.
Having been uncertain for months, the Englishman, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in the world of football, has finally addressed the media. He is now preparing to spend many, many years winning trophies with his La Liga employers.
The 15-time Champions League champions, who acquired the 26-year-old on a free transfer this summer, were required to pay €10 million to secure his signature prior to the expiration of his Anfield contract in order to ensure that he could participate in the forthcoming FIFA Club World Cup.
Alexander-Arnold was introduced to Real Madrid supporters at an institutional event conducted at Valdebebas prior to the commencement of the United States-based competition. The Liverpool academy graduate surprised the audience by speaking fluent Spanish.
“Good afternoon. He expressed his gratitude to President Florentino Perez and the club for this opportunity, before remarking, “This does not occur on a daily basis.” I am extremely pleased and delighted to be present, as it is a realization of my aspirations. I am eager to demonstrate my capabilities to the supporters of Real Madrid.
The defender was accorded a warm ovation by the audience, despite the fact that he was unable to stand. Numerous individuals in attendance wore wry expressions in recognition of Alexander-Arnold’s commitment to acquiring fluent Spanish. Jude Bellingham, his countryman, has also made significant strides in assimilating the culture, in contrast to Gareth Bale, who, as is well-known, failed to do so.
President Perez took a moment to extend a warm greeting to the talented 26-year-old Liverpudlian before the Los Blancos’ newest member emerged on the field. “Dear Trent Alexander-Arnold, welcome to Real Madrid,” he began.
Alexander-Arnold, who has worn No.66 for the majority of his career, will don the No.12 at the Santiago Bernabeu, which was made famous by fellow full-back Marcelo during his storied tenure at the Spanish club, earlier today.
That is due to the fact that in Spain, there is a rule detailed in Article 239 of the Spanish Football Federation’s rulebook regarding “Player Uniforms” that only permits first-team players to wear squad numbers from 1 to 25.
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