Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid squad number ‘revealed' after Liverpool one was banned and he'll ‘go by new name'
TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD is set to change squad number at Real Madrid.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold has worn No66 throughout his Liverpool career
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Throughout his
In LaLiga, however, the No66 is not allowed.
The Spanish top flight demands that first team players wear numbers between one and 25, with 13 and 25 specifically for goalkeepers.
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The number was worn with distinction by Marcelo between 2006 and 2022.
More recently it was occupied by
It's also claimed that Alexander-Arnold will wear "Trent" on the back of his shirt - rather than his surname.
The former Liverpool star has already made changes to his Instagram account.
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His username was previously @trentarnold66 - but is now just @trent.
The Merseyside star has also changed his bio to feature "Real Madrid C.F."
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Alexander-Arnold agreed a six-year deal with the Spanish giants after turning down a new contract at Liverpool.
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It initially looked as though he would move for free, before Real Madrid offered £10million to get the move done in time for the Club World Cup.
The two-time Premier League winner could make his Real Madrid debut at the revamped competition in the US.
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