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Trent Alexander-Arnold has shown his support for former Liverpool teammate Darwin Nunez following the striker's departure to Al-Hilal, as the Daily Star reports. The England defender was among eight current and former Liverpool players who liked Nunez's emotional farewell post on Instagram, with the gesture receiving over 422,000 total likes according to the Daily Star.
The supportive reaction carries particular irony given Nunez's playful taunting of Alexander-Arnold months earlier regarding Real Madrid interest. Last summer, when speculation surrounded the right-back's potential move to Spain, Nunez quipped "And Real Madrid? Ciao," referencing Alexander-Arnold's decision to remain at Liverpool for another season, the Daily Star confirmed.
Emotional farewell message
Nunez posted a heartfelt goodbye following his £46million transfer to the Saudi Arabian club, which could rise to over £56million with add-ons. The striker wrote: "Thank you, Liverpool. Three years on, it's time to say goodbye. I'll take with me countless memories that will live with me forever. I leave with a full heart, thanks to the love of a crowd that never let me down and always had my back - through the highs and through the lows. Liverpool will always be part of who I am. I'll miss you more than words can say. To all the staff and my teammates - thank you, and all the very best for the future. YNWA." as both the Daily Star and Liverpool Echo reported.
During his three-year Anfield career, Nunez scored 40 goals in 143 appearances and helped secure the Premier League title in his final season. He also won the Carabao Cup and Community Shield during his time at Liverpool, according to both sources.
Departures and new beginnings
Both players have now left Liverpool in the same transfer window, with Alexander-Arnold joining Real Madrid for £8.4million on a six-year contract as the Daily Star reports. The ironic twist sees the player who once joked about "ciao" to Madrid now supporting his former teammate's departure while having moved to Spain himself.
Nunez has already made his mark at his new club, scoring his first Al-Hilal goal in the 87th minute of a 6-0 victory over Aarau as a second-half substitute, the Liverpool Echo confirmed. The debut announcement received support from Liverpool connections including Kostas Tsimikas and Rio Ngumoha, demonstrating the continued bonds between former teammates according to the Liverpool Echo.
Sources used: "PA Media", "Daily Star", "Liverpool Echo"
Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
