Trent Alexander-Arnold announces he's leaving Liverpool and explains full reasons why in emotional video

Trent Alexander-Arnold has announced that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, explaining his Anfield departure in an emotional video.

Alexander-Arnold, whose existing deal expires at the end of the season, shared a video on social media confirming his Liverpool exit.

He claims his decision to leave his boyhood club is a 'personal' one, referencing a 'new environment' and to 'challenge' himself elsewhere.

His statement read: "After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, now is the time for me to confirm that I will be leaving at the end of the season.

"This is easily the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my life.

"I know many of you have wondered why or been frustrated that I haven’t spoken about this yet, but it was always my intention to keep my full focus on the team’s best interests, which was securing No.20.

"This club has been my whole life - my whole world - for 20 years. From the Academy right through until now, the support and love I have felt from everyone inside and outside of the club will stay with me forever. I will forever be in debt to you all."

Alexander-Arnold, who started Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Chelsea, added: "But, I have never known anything else and this decision is about experiencing a new challenge, taking myself out of my comfort zone and pushing myself both professionally and personally.

"I’ve given my all every single day I’ve been at this club, and I hope you feel like I’ve given back to you during my time here.

"From the bottom of my heart, I thank everybody - my coaches, my managers, my teammates, the staff and our incredible supporters - for the last 20 years.

"I’ve been blessed enough to live out my dreams here and I will never, ever take for granted the special moments I’ve been fortunate enough to have lived through with you all. My love for this club will never die."

Alexander-Arnold leaves Liverpool as a two-time Premier League winner, having secured this season's league title.

He also won the Champions League, the FA Cup and the EFL Cup during his time at the club.

Alexander-Arnold hasn't disclosed the next move of his career but a move to Real Madrid appears to be on the cards.

Real have been long-time admirers of the 26-year-old ahead of a potential free transfer this summer.