Of course. I suppose the issue is that Real Madrid have been in his ear the whole time, telling him exactly what to do. In the end, everything that’s happened has suited them both. Trent ultimately put himself and Real ahead of his boyhood club, and he’s turned in some lazy performances – one of them downright unforgivable.
That said, it’s all a bit overblown. The club have moved on quickly, and so will he. Modern sport is all about keeping fans constantly engaged between matches and tournaments, and I honestly think a lot of people are more into the drama than the sport itself.
I understand why he wanted the move. The way you described it would’ve been the right way to go about things, but maybe that option was never on the table. In the end, he decided burning a few bridges was worth it for his career. Fair enough. We’ve idolised and replaced better players than Trent, so we can’t let this sour what’s been a brilliant season – and he’s been a part of it. But if he genuinely thought he’d be getting a warm send-off from an adoring crowd, then it's a further sign his ego’s absolutely gone through the roof and he'll fit in right at home with the gang of cunts in Madrid.