So farewell then Trent Alexander-Arnold after 20 years at Liverpool, whom he joined at the age of six.
As fans mourn the loss, let's remind ourselves of the good times and the joy that this extraordinarily gifted player bought to the English Premier League, redefining the right back role and sometimes the laws of geometry with his passing.
Lest we forget, TAA leaves Liverpool having racked up the most assists by a defender (64) in Premier League history. In total, he has created 514 chances (also a record). Here's just a few highlights.
A complete performance - defending, creating and scoring. This match showed the full spectrum of Trent's game.
A thunderous strike from distance (as many of his goals were). Power and precision leaving the keeper with no chance.
The passes that broke the lines, defied angles and started attacks before the opposition even realized. A highlight reel of pure soccer IQ.
Late drama and a clinical finish that propelled Liverpool to the title. If this was the last time Trent scores for Liverpool, it was a fitting farewell.
The most iconic moment; the cheeky, quick-thinking and brilliant corner kick that helped complete the historic 4-0 comeback at Anfield. Football genius in real time.
Trent, we salute you. Liverpool's loss is Real Madrid's gain.
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