Trent Arnold has announced his departure from Liverpool:
“I think first and foremost, I want to say it’s not an easy decision and there’s a lot of thought and feeling that has gone into it. I’ve been here 20 years now, loved every single minute of it, achieved all my dreams, achieved everything I’ve ever wanted to hear.
“Giving everything day in, day out for 20 years, I’ve got to a point now where I feel like I need a new change, a new challenge for me as a player and as a person. And I think now is the right time for me to do that.”
“There’s a lot I would like to say. The main thing is a massive thank you. You guys have been there from the start with me, you guys have supported me, been there.
“I’ve felt the support, the love, everything that you guys have done has never been unnoticed by me, I’ve loved every single minute of it. I hope they have felt that has been reciprocated and that I’ve given everything I could to the club.
“I’m just hoping that we’re able to carry on winning games, the noise [around my decision] doesn’t take away from the fact of what we’ve achieved this season.
“It has been an amazing season. It has been amazing to be part of it and I just hope that everyone is able to maybe not dwell on this news for too long and be able to celebrate what the rest of the lads have done.”
“After 20 years at Liverpool, it’s time for me to confirm that I will leave the club at the end of this season.”
“Simply put, this is the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my life.”
“Many people wonder why or are upset that I’ve never spoken about this, but I intend to focus on everything for the best interest of the team, which is to win the 20th league title.”
“This club has been my life, my everything in the world for 20 years, from the academy to the present. The encouragement and love I’ve received from everyone, both inside and outside the club, will stay with me forever. I am forever indebted to all of you.”
“I’ve never known anything other than Liverpool. This decision is to experience a new challenge. Take yourself out of your comfort zone, push yourself professionally and personally. “
”I gave everything I have, every single day at the club, and I hope you know that I have repaid everyone to the fullest, throughout my time here. “
”From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone, the coaches, the manager, my teammates, the staff and our incredible supporters for the past 20 years. “
”I am so lucky and blessed to be living my dream. I will never underestimate or undervalue the special moments I have been blessed to have shared with you. My love for this club will never fade or fade. “