Photo: Trent Alexander-Arnold links up with Real Madrid legend
Newly-signed Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold this weekend posed for a photo with a legendary ex-member of the defensive ranks in Spain's capital.
This, of course, comes ahead of the Englishman's imminent arrival in Spain.
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The name of full-back Alexander-Arnold has dominated the headlines in Madrid for several days now.
This comes after the departing Liverpool star's Blancos switch was at last made official, TAA having put pen to paper on a six-year deal at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Before linking up with his new teammates with a view to the Club World Cup, though, Alexander-Arnold has been afforded some time away from the pitch, to unwind.
The 26-year-old, in turn, made use of the opportunity to attend Sunday's Formula 1 Grand Prix in Spain.
And whilst at the track, Alexander-Arnold found himself crossing paths with a once-beloved defender at Real Madrid.
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The player in question? Roberto Carlos.
As showcased in the photo below, the new and former Blancos stars were all smiles after bumping into one another earlier this afternoon:
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