Kyle Walker reveals what he knows about Trent Alexander-Arnold - 'Sleepless nights'

Kyle Walker believes departing Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold will have had sleepless nights over his Anfield exit. The Reds' academy prroduct , with a move to expected.

Alexander-Arnold, 26, sees his contract expire at the end of June and is expected to join up with in Madrid after . The full-back's decision has drawn the ire of some supporters and the at the weekend.

The defender waited until won the to announce his decision, and is set to round off a stint where he claimed two league titles, an , a Carabao Cup, , UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup. Alexander-Arnold has made 353 appearances for the Reds.

The reaction to Alexander-Arnold's departure has . And Walker believes his England team-mate's contributions should be appreciated.

The 34-year-old notes Alexander-Arnold's affection for his current club and city will have ensured a difficult decision. The defender, on loan at AC Milan from , reckons the one-club man may have wanted a new test.

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And speaking on , he said: "He would have had very long, sleepless nights on what he had to do for his career. The servant he has been for the club, for the trophies he has won, the player he has become, me personally, you have to say thank you and wish him all the best on his next chapter.

"When Real Madrid come knocking at the door, there are not many people who would turn that down. For Trent, it would have been a very tough decision because I know the love that he has for not just the club but the city.

"Maybe he feels he has achieved what he wants to achieve at his boyhood club, he has won every trophy you can do and he wants a new test and chapter. You have to wish him all the best and hopefully he goes and produces what he has produced at Real Madrid."

Alexander-Arnold looks set to play under ex-Liverpool star Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid. The pressure will be on both to find success.

Walker continued: "There is going to be pressure to sign for this team (Madrid). It's not just about playing football, it's about the whole package on and off the field and I’m sure with his character as I know him from being in the international squad, he can do that.

"He has got his good mate Jude there, who will guide him in the right way and I'd love to see a Scouser with a Spanish accent."

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