Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially joined Real Madrid
Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to officially join Real Madrid on Sunday, 1 June, after Liverpool agreed to release him early from his contract for a fee of €10 million (£8.4 million).
Sources indicate that Real Madrid made a single, up-front payment to secure the England right-back’s services in time for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.
Alexander-Arnold, 26, had already announced his intention to leave Liverpool at the end of his contract, which was due to expire on June 30, 2025. Instead, he now joins the Spanish giants on a six-year deal.
FIFA have approved an additional registration window from 1–10 June 2025, allowing clubs to register players for the expanded Club World Cup, which kicks off on 14 June in the United States.
Real Madrid begin their campaign against Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal on 18 June 2025, in Miami.
Having joined Liverpool at the age of six, Alexander-Arnold leaves the club with a decorated career, winning two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup, and League Cup.
Earlier this month, he revealed his decision to move on, citing the desire for a new challenge and a need to grow personally and professionally.
In total, he made 354 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 23 goals and providing 92 assists.
At Madrid, he will reunite with England team-mate Jude Bellingham and work under new head coach Xabi Alonso, who replaced Carlo Ancelotti after a season without a major domestic or European trophy, the club’s first such campaign since 2020–21.
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