Trent: “Being at Real was my childhood dream” (first major interview)

New Real Madrid player Trent Alexander-Arnold took part in his first press conference, capturing the attention of fans and journalists with his sincere and emotional comments.

The famous English defender started his words with heartfelt emotions:
— Signing with Real Madrid doesn’t happen every day. It was a dream of mine since childhood. I feel proud and happy to be here. Real is a club that stands out with its football history and traditions, and showing respect to it is everyone’s duty.

Trent emphasized that he had closely followed Madrid’s achievements since his youth:
— I grew up watching Real win three Champions Leagues. This club’s success is not new to me — it’s a source of motivation.

He also spoke about his connection with Xabi Alonso:
— I’ve spoken to Xabi several times. He was one of my idols in football, and getting a chance to work with him in the same team is the fulfillment of a dream. I try to learn from him while being around.

His comments about Carvajal were also notable:
— Carvajal is a top-class player. His achievements are the result of passion and talent. I respect him greatly.

About Bellingham:
— Of course, I’ve talked to Bellingham. But not as much as people think (laughs). We exchanged thoughts about Liverpool, Real, and football in general like ordinary players.

Trent noted the low number of English players in Real’s history:
— Only a few English players have played here. That’s why it’s important for me to leave a mark in Real Madrid’s history.

About competition:
— Competing for the Ballon d’Or here won’t be easy (laughs). But I see my teammates not as rivals but as co-players, and that inspires me.

He also recalled his time at Liverpool:
— Liverpool gave me the chance to achieve all my football dreams. I’m forever grateful to that club. But sometimes in life, you need to take a new step. When Real Madrid came calling, I decided not to miss that opportunity.

One interesting moment in the press conference was Trent speaking in Spanish:
— The president was surprised by my Spanish (laughs). I’ve worked hard on it.

About his shirt name:
— People in Europe often mispronounce my name. Some call me Arnold, others Alex. So I decided to keep it simple and just put “Trent”.

At the end, he noted:
— I want to be useful to the team in every match, every minute. My goal is to make an impact on the pitch with or without the ball.

This historic transfer opens a new chapter in Alexander-Arnold’s career. He is expected to be a key figure in Real Madrid’s next era.
For now, one thing is certain — Arnold feels happy in Madrid.