"Liverpool is my home, but Real Madrid felt like the right move"

These days, footballers need a period of time to settle into their new surroundings in order to perform at their best. Alexander-Arnold is a prime example, as he approaches three months as a Madrid player and continues to adapt to the city and the club.

The England international, the new face of Calvin Klein, gave an interview to 'GQ' magazine, which was released this Wednesday. The full-back explained how difficult it was to leave Liverpool to take on the challenge of signing for one of the biggest teams in the world.

"Liverpool made me who I am. More than anything, it was the ambition and personal desire for a change. To challenge myself in a new environment. Of course, Real Madrid's legacy is undeniable. But more than that, what attracted me was the ambition and the desire to prove myself in a new context. Leaving was one of the most difficult decisions of my life. Liverpool is my home, it made me who I am. But Madrid felt like the right move, at the right time. It's a challenge, but it's a challenge I welcome. The Bernabéu is sacred. You feel the weight of the shirt, but that's what pushes you to give your all," he said.

His compatriot Bellingham was key to his arrival at the 'Merengues': "I spoke to Jude a couple of times. We've known each other for a long time with England. He had nothing but good things to say about the club and the environment."

Finally, the player, who confessed that he put Trent on his shirt due to continuous confusion with his name, referred to the differences between La Liga and the Premier League. "The pace and style are different, but that's what excites me. I'm looking forward to testing myself in that environment. Of course it's different, but that's what motivates me: to prove myself in La Liga, to make my mark at Madrid," he concluded.