Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold set to don Marcelo's renowned No.12 jersey during his time at Real Madrid.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to begin a new era in his career, as the English defender has officially swapped his No.66 jersey at Liverpool for the iconic No.12 shirt at Real Madrid. The change comes as the Liverpool academy graduate prepares to make his debut for the Spanish giants during the Club World Cup.
The No.12 shirt has a rich history at Real Madrid, having been worn by some of the club's all-time greats, including the Brazilian left-back Marcelo, who donned the jersey for fifteen years and helped the club win five Champions League titles. More recently, the number was worn by Eduardo Camavinga, who has since switched to the No.6 shirt.
In a significant shift, Alexander-Arnold will be displaying his first name, "Trent," on the back of his shirt, instead of his family name. This personal change marks a new identity for the high-profile signing at Real Madrid. This new setup was revealed in FIFA’s official documentation for the Club World Cup, where Alexander-Arnold was included in Real Madrid’s squad.
The change in shirt number is due to La Liga regulations, which require squad numbers to be between 1 and 25, preventing Alexander-Arnold from keeping his iconic 66 in Spain. The English defender had worn the No.66 jersey since emerging from Liverpool's academy.
As Alexander-Arnold embarks on this new journey with Real Madrid, he will be looking not just to follow in the footsteps of great players, but to create his own legacy. In a club where nothing short of excellence is accepted, the young defender will be eager to prove himself in a squad built on history and silverware.
Real Madrid's Club World Cup campaign is on the horizon, and fans eagerly await the opportunity to see Alexander-Arnold in action for his new team. The English defender is expected to make his Club World Cup debut during the tournament, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in his career.
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- Trent Alexander-Arnold, now a Real Madrid player, will wear the No.12 shirt, a number with a rich history at the European-leagues club, known for being worn by legends like Marcelo and Eduardo Camavinga.
- In an unexpected move, Alexander-Arnold will display his first name, "Trent," on the back of his shirt, signifying a new identity for the high-profile signing.
- The English defender's shift to Real Madrid necessitated a change in shirt number due to La Liga regulations, which require squad numbers to be between 1 and 25, preventing him from keeping his iconic 66 jersey.
- As he embarks on this new journey, Alexander-Arnold aims not just to follow in the footsteps of great players, but to create his own legacy in a club built on history and silverware.
- With the Club World Cup on the horizon, football fans eagerly anticipate the moment when Alexander-Arnold makes his debut for Real Madrid, marking the start of an exciting new chapter in his career.
