Madrid has made a move for Trent Alexander-Arnold, indicating a potential transfer of the Liverpool player.
Real Madrid and Liverpool FC have reached an agreement for Trent Alexander-Arnold to join the Spanish club from June 2025 to June 2031. The English defender spent his entire career to date with Liverpool, where he secured nine titles, including the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup.
The 26-year-old, a regular in the England national team, will make the move to Santiago Bernabéu as announced by Real on Friday. Alexander-Arnold, who has been acknowledged with several prestigious accolades, representing the Fifa FIFPro World XI, Uefa Champions League and Premier League teams of the season, and the best young player of the Premier League in 2019/20, will also participate in the Club World Cup in the United States from June 14.
Liverpool has agreed to an early transfer for Alexander-Arnold, allowing his move before the expiration of his contract, for a deal worth £10 million. This early move was motivated by Real Madrid's desire to have him available for the Club World Cup. The defender has made 354 appearances and scored 23 goals for Liverpool, earning numerous accolades, including two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Cup, and two League Cups.
Real Madrid is aiming to reinforce their squad under new manager Xabi Alonso, who seeks to revive the team's fortunes. Liverpool, however, was under no obligation to facilitate an early transfer and has been cautious about Real Madrid's interest in other Liverpool players.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, having worn the Liverpool jersey for several years and amassing numerous accolades across various European leagues, particularly the Premier League, is set to join Real Madrid when his contract expires in 2025. The strategic move to sign Alexander-Arnold early for £10 million allows Real Madrid to have him available for the Club World Cup in the United States, scheduled for June 14.
