Trent Alexander-Arnold surprised fans with his Spanish fluency at Real Madrid, revealing he learned the language in five months, a detail that sparked debate among Liverpool supporters about his controversial transfer.
Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold demonstrated his commitment to integrating into his new Spanish environment by achieving fluency in Spanish in just five months, according to his language coach, Sara Duque.
The Englishman, who joined Los Blancos during the 2025 summer transfer window from Liverpool, has been praised for his dedication to mastering the language.
Duque, a popular language teacher for professional footballers, recently took to social media to share the right-back’s rapid progress.
While Alexander-Arnold had reportedly started learning the language a few months before his transfer, Duque notes the real progress began after the move to the Spanish giants.
In an emotional post accompanying a video showcasing his progress, Duque emphasized the difficulty and commitment required from the star. “5 months, that’s all it took, but it wasn’t easy. Trent didn’t just learn Spanish. He chose to start from zero, to sound imperfect, to keep showing up, day by day.”
Duque clarified that the achievement was about more than mere linguistic skill. It was a gesture of respect and professionalism towards his new club and teammates.
She referenced his presentation, stating: “When he stood on that stage in Madrid and spoke with calm, clarity, and heart, it wasn’t about fluency. It was about respect, courage, and a genuine desire to belong.”
Duque concluded that such efforts exemplify true professionalism, noting that “In football, words can build trust, connection, identity. And this is what true professionalism really looks like.”
Alexander-Arnold has been actively working to adapt since his summer arrival, and this linguistic achievement highlights his efforts both on and off the pitch.