Real Madrid has officially signed Trent Alexander-Arnold, as confirmed by both clubs on Friday. It was reported that they reached an agreement for a €10 million ($11.3m) deal to facilitate his early release, allowing him to participate in the Club World Cup.
Liverpool has announced that Alexander-Arnold will be leaving the club this summer because he decided not to extend his contract with his boyhood team. In response,
Real Madrid has been in talks with Liverpool regarding the transfer of Alexander-Arnold before his contract expires on June 30, 2025.They expect to finish the deal when the summer transfer window opens on Sunday. Alexander-Arnold will play his first game for Madrid in the Club World Cup against Al Hilal. This match is going to take place in Miami, Florida on June 18.
Madrid has announced the signing of Alexander-Arnold on a six-year contract. Liverpool confirmed that a transfer fee was paid for the player but did not reveal the exact amount. In their statement, Liverpool expressed their gratitude for Alexander-Arnold’s contributions to the club’s successes over the years.
Alexander-Arnold will strengthen Madrid’s defense during the upcoming tournament. This move follows Madrid’s recent signing of Dean Huijsen, a center-back, from Bournemouth. The club hopes that bringing Alexander-Arnold in early will help him adjust to the team before the start of the 2025-26 season and improve their chances of success in the tournament. At only 26 years of age, Alexander-Arnold has amassed an impressive collection of silverware with Liverpool FC by playing a pivotal role in the club’s UEFA Champions League triumph in 2019. he has played a major role in their domestic achievements, winning two Premier League titles during the 2019-2020 and 2024-2025 seasons.
In his statement about leaving Liverpool, he indicated that he is looking for “a new challenge” in his career and will be joining his England teammate, Jude Bellingham, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Madrid has been interested in Alexander-Arnold for a long time and has recently developed a trend of signing top players on free transfers as their contracts come to an end. The right-back position has been particularly challenging for Madrid this season, especially since their captain, Dani Carvajal, is out for an extended period due to a serious knee injury.
Madrid is now aiming to rebuild after a tough 2024-25 season, where despite Kylian Mbappé’s arrival, they were knocked out in the Champions League quarterfinals and finished as runners-up to rivals Barcelona in both LaLiga and the Copa del Rey.
