Alexander-Arnold unveiled as new Real Madrid player

Trent Alexander-Arnold was unveiled as a new Real Madrid player. The event took place at Real Madrid City and began with a video showcasing the footballer's best moments. Club president Florentino Pérez then took to the stage to welcome the new signing: "Today is another very important day for all Madridistas, because a player who has won everything has joined Real Madrid. He is one of the best full-backs in the world and has made history at Liverpool, one of the most important and prestigious football clubs. Today we welcome an exceptional player who wants to experience the excitement of wearing our shirt. We welcome Trent Alexander-Arnold."

"Dear Trent, you are now part of Real Madrid. This is the most beloved, admired and successful football club in the world. The club with 15 European Cups. If you have chosen to play for Real Madrid, it is because your talent and your capacity for sacrifice have convinced you that here you will go on to achieve new successes. And to help you do so, you will be supported by fans who will always be by your side and give you the strength you need when you need it most. The Bernabéu awaits you. There you will experience unique moments that will sometimes be difficult to comprehend. Its magic and mystique will thrill you."

Family
"Your family has always been there for you at every step of your life. We know how much your parents, Michael and Dianne, and your brothers, Tyler and Marcel, mean to you. They represent the hard work and effort that made you the player you are today. You know very well the sacrifices your parents and siblings made to help you achieve your dreams. They are here, along with your girlfriend Estelle, to accompany you on one of the most exciting days of your life."

First trophy up for grabs
"You'll quickly understand what Real Madrid stands for. Every trophy is an incentive to try and win the next one. And the next one is the Club World Cup, which kicks off this weekend in the United States and will be our most pressing challenge."

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Real Madrid values
"This crest and this shirt are symbols of hard work, effort, ongoing improvement, camaraderie, humility, respect and, of course, solidarity. One of the greatest players in world football has joined our club, ready to write his name in the history books of the best club of all time."

Alexander-Arnold: "I want to win a lot of trophies and enjoy myself alongside the best players in the world"
The new Madridista player then took the floor and spoke in Spanish: “Thank you to the club president and the club for this opportunity. It's a dream come true. I'm delighted and proud to be here. I'm looking forward to showing the Madridistas my game. I'm aware that playing for Real Madrid is a huge responsibility, but I'm ready to give it my all. I want to show my game and win lots of trophies. To be a champion, to grow and to enjoy myself alongside the best players in the world. Hala Madrid!”