Trent Alexander-Arnold had sent a final goodbye message to his 'best mate' as he departs Liverpool.
Trent Alexander-Arnold progressed through the Reds' ranks alongside good friend Ben Woodburn, who has now left Anfield after signing a deal with Championship side Preston North End.
Ben Woodburn, Liverpool's youngest ever goalscorer, has left the club after 16 years. The 22-year-old made Anfield history in November 2016 when he scored in a League Cup victory over Leeds United.
Woodburn's strike occurred at the age of 17 years and 145 days, a record that still stands today. However, his contract expired this summer, and the midfielder is now starting from scratch after signing with Championship club Preston North End.
Woodburn appears to be missed by one player in particular on Merseyside. The Wales international confirmed his departure on social media, and Reds defender Trent Alexander-Arnold was quick to wish him luck.
Woodburn and Alexander-Arnold, who is a year older, came up through the ranks together and are close friends. "My brother, what a journey," he replied to Woodburn's message, followed by a heart emoji.
Woodburn revealed their close friendship to Liverpool's website in 2017, after being integrated into the first team, saying: "It makes it easier when one of your mates is with you in the squad."
Woodburn and Alexander-Arnold, who is a year older, came up through the ranks together and are close friends. "My brother, what a journey," he replied to Woodburn's message, followed by a heart emoji.
Woodburn revealed their close friendship to Liverpool's website in 2017, after being integrated into the first team, saying: "It makes it easier when one of your mates is with you in the squad."
Both youngsters caught the eye at the time, and while only Alexander-Arnold has gone on to become a key figure in Jurgen Klopp's side, both he and Woodburn received praise from assistant Pep Lijnders for their attitude and application.
"I utilize Ben and Trent as an instance often because they truly are one," the Dutchman said of the pair. They help disprove many modern football myths, such as the notion that you must be a certain age, a certain size, or go on loan before you can play for the first team.
"If you look at how long they stay on the pitch after each session - not just shooting on goal, crossing, heading, and doing nice things - they always challenge each other to become technically and tactically better."
Woodburn eventually failed to maintain his place at the top of the game after a string of unsuccessful loan spells away from Anfield. After joining Ryan Lowe's North End on trial, he impressed enough to earn a one-year contract and is now hoping to make an impression at Deepdale.
Lowe stated: "Ben is someone I've been following since he burst onto the Liverpool scene at a young age. We can mold him into a top Preston player. We've only had him for a week, but you can already tell how good he is. He's a good footballer with an even better football brain."
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