"English soccer club 'Liverpool' has seen a key defender transferred to 'Real', another major team."
English defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, will join Real Madrid as a free agent in the summer of 2025, according to a press release from the Spanish club. Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold's current team, will receive a €10 million compensation as part of the deal, due to the player's participation in the 2025 World Club Championship, which begins on June 15, coinciding with the final weeks of Alexander-Arnold's contract with Liverpool, which expires on July 1.
The additional payment covers Alexander-Arnold's wages for June and July, as well as compensation for Liverpool releasing him early. In his career with Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold has made 354 appearances and scored 23 goals, while winning eight major trophies, including two Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2019.
Real Madrid has secured the services of the highly-rated full-back ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window, in order to have him available for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. A special 10-day transfer window was opened prior to the tournament, allowing clubs to register new players in time for the competition.
Liverpool initially considered blocking Alexander-Arnold's move due to concerns over Real Madrid's simultaneous interest in other Liverpool players, but ultimately agreed to a fee for his early departure. Alexander-Arnold is set to sign a six-year contract with Real Madrid.
The move marks a significant transfer for both clubs and the player himself, as Alexander-Arnold looks to join Real Madrid and compete in a major global tournament, while Liverpool receives substantial compensation for losing a key player.
I, Alexander-Arnold, am set to compete in various sports, particularly football, as I join Real Madrid in the summer of 2025. My career with Liverpool, where I have made 354 appearances and scored 23 goals, has earned me a place in European-leagues, including two Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2019.
