Trent Alexander-Arnold 'already regretting' Liverpool exit as key sign spotted by expert

may already be regretting his exit, leading body language and communications expert Judi James has suggested. The international took to social media to announce that when his deal at the club expires this summer.

It is seemingly inevitable that he will be moving to , who have long been linked with a move for him. A host of Liverpool supporters on , particularly given he's leaving on a free transfer.

However, few can question his contribution in years gone by, as he departs the red side of Merseyside after contributing 23 goals and 92 assists in 352 appearances. Alexander-Arnold has been at the club since the age of six years old and represented Liverpool at multiple levels in the academy teams, before making the right-back spot at Anfield his own.

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Taking all of this into account and the many subtle facial expressions he made during his interview that was released the day after title winners Liverpool's 3-1 defeat at , James believes Alexander-Arnold may already be regretting his decision.

Speaking exclusively to Mirror Football, James said: "This sounds and looks almost like a divorce video. As though Trent is a husband announcing a break-up and moving out of a long-term love affair, but hoping there will be no bitterness for the sake of the kids.

"There are signals of regret and even being slightly overwhelmed by emotion at one point. When he says the club is 'all I've ever known' there is a subtle change of state, and a hint of confused or mixed emotions as one eyebrow lifts in the middle while the other drops and he shakes his head from side to side.

"Then his brows rise into a steeple while his eyes narrow and his tongue pokes from his mouth in a suggestion of rejection. There is a pause when he seems to be battling his emotions, letting out a sigh and closing his eyes as though inwardly battling with tears.

"When he thanks everyone for their support he scrunches his shoulders in a gesture of vulnerability. At any moment you expect him to add 'It's not you, it's me'.

"His expression becomes slightly more intense and fiercer as he gains some energy as he lets the fans know 'I'll be back' with an air of determination and intent.”

Alexander-Arnold won two titles, the , the , the Club World Cup and two League Cups over the course of his time at Anfield. He was handed his Liverpool debut by , but became one of the most exciting defenders in football under .

Alexander-Arnold was also pivotal in Arne Slot's first campaign, which saw the Reds secure their 20th league title with four matches still left to play.

Meanwhile, the defender is set to reunite with England team-mate and close friend in the Spanish capital. The pair have struck up a friendship over the course of their time together in the England squad.

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