When the mural was unveiled in 2019, Trent Alexander-Arnold said ‘I hope it stays for a long time’
13:04, 06 May 2025Updated 14:09, 06 May 2025
Liverpool fans take pictures in front of the new Trent Alexander-Arnold mural. (Image: Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images)
The future of a mural dedicated to departing Liverpool FC star Trent Alexander-Arnold has been confirmed. Yesterday, the 26-year-old announced that he will leave Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Alexander-Arnold has been heavily linked with a potential free transfer to Real Madrid. In his parting message he said the club had been his “whole life”. A mural celebrating his successes at the club was unveiled at the corner of Sybil Street and Anfield Road back in 2019.
The impressive three-storey image of the Liverpool right-back was formally unveiled on August 8, 2019 when then 20-year-old Alexander-Arnold saw the mural in person for the first time, accompanied by his older brother, Tyler.
The mural was organised by The Anfield Wrap to commemorate an incredible year, following the Reds’ Champions League final win in Madrid, and inspire young people.
Speaking on the day the mural was unveiled, Alexander-Arnold said he hoped the mural would “stay for a long time”. The ECHO understands there are no plans to remove or replace the mural at this time.
Trent Alexander-Arnold in front the mural on Sybil Road.(Image: Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Speaking to the ECHO at the time, Alexander-Arnold emphasised the important message he hopes young people will take from his journey. He said: “The main message that kids should gather from me and my story is that anything is possible.
“Anything can happen—because I was once that kid in a Gerrard or Carragher shirt.
“They were the local players, and they made me feel like anything could happen. It wasn’t the players who came in from elsewhere; it was the local lads who showed me that it’s possible to live your dream.”
The artwork was created by Akse, a French graffiti artist known for painting the Klopp mural in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle.
Initially, when The Anfield Wrap proposed the idea, Alexander-Arnold thought it was “a wind-up.”
Trent Alexander-Arnold in front the mural on Sybil Road.(Image: Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
However, when he saw the massive mural up close, he said he felt like he was dreaming. He said: “I thought it was a joke at first, but once I realised it was real, it’s something you always dream of but never expect to happen.
”It’s something I’m incredibly proud of, and my family and I are over the moon. I just want to thank everyone who made it happen.”
He added: “You never really think something like this will occur and that you’ll end up with this on the side of a building.
“It’s quite surprising, but it’s something I’ve always wanted.
“Getting to this point may have come a bit early, but being part of something like this is incredible.”
Trent Alexander-Arnold in front the mural on Sybil Road.(Image: David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
In addition to its artistic significance, the mural is used to promote an important community cause – Fans Supporting Foodbanks – aiming to raise awareness of their efforts in the area.
Reflecting on the mural’s important message, Alexander-Arnold said: “It’ll be great to see all the fans with it, and hopefully, it will garner more support for the foodbanks—that’s the main reason it’s there.
“It’s not just about the picture; it’s about the message it conveys. Hopefully, it will raise awareness and encourage people to give back whenever they can.
“It’s crucial for the good of the city to help combat poverty and hunger.”
He said: “The photographs don’t do it justice. Although they look amazing, seeing it in real life is breathtaking, and I hope it stays for a long time.”