Real Madrid has made the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold official, who signs for six seasons, until he is 32 years old. The English full-back arrives at Chamartín as the natural replacement for Dani Carvajal and as a key piece in the renewal of the squad.
The operation, closed since winter, has been delayed until his participation in the Club World Cup is resolved, the main negotiating obstacle with Liverpool.
Official statement from Real Madrid: Alexander-Arnold
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Real Madrid C. F. and Liverpool FC have reached an agreement whereby Trent Alexander-Arnold is linked to our club for the next six seasons, from June 1, 2025 to June 30, 2031.
The 26-year-old English international player arrives at our team after winning nine titles with Liverpool: 1 Champions League, 1 Club World Cup, 1 European Super Cup, 2 Premier Leagues, 1 FA Cup, 2 League Cups and 1 English Super Cup.
Alexander-Arnold, who has developed his entire career as a footballer at Liverpool, has been a full international since 2018 with England, with whom he has played in two World Cups (2018 and 2022) and one European Championship (2024).
At an individual level, he has been included once in the FIFA FIFPro World 11 (2020), twice in the UEFA Champions League team of the season (2018/19 and 2021/22) and three times in the ideal Premier League team (2018/19, 2019/20 and 2021/22). In addition, he was chosen as the best young player in the 2019/20 Premier League.
Alexander-Arnold will play with Real Madrid in the Club World Cup that will be held in the United States from June 14.
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A strategic signing for Real Madrid's defense
At just 26 years old, Alexander-Arnold embodies the generational transition at right-back. The club sees him as a future asset, but also as a player who can compete for a starting position right now. His six-season contract, until 2031, reflects that confidence.
Bellingham, a key piece in the decision. The English full-back maintains a close relationship with Jude Bellingham, with whom he shares a dressing room in the national team. His influence has been decisive in convincing Trent to leave Anfield and bet on the white project.
The economic details of the operation with Liverpool
An early loan to play in the Club World Cup. Real Madrid has paid around 10 million euros to Liverpool, both to bring forward his arrival before the Club World Cup and to assume his salary from June. Although a lower figure was initially considered, negotiations dragged on for weeks.
A difficult departure for Liverpool and the city
Alexander-Arnold was a symbol of Liverpool, with 354 games in the first team and a strong connection with the local community. His departure has generated resignation at Anfield, where the club tried until the end to retain him with a renewal offer that he rejected.
Alexander-Arnold will join Real Madrid on June 11
Immediate availability... after commitments with England. The footballer has been called up by England for the friendlies against Andorra (June 7) and Senegal (June 10).
Therefore, he will join Real Madrid training on June 11, just three days before the trip to the United States and a week before his debut in the 2025 Club World Cup.
Alexander-Arnold is expected to debut with Madrid in the Club World Cup
Despite the short preparation time, the coaching staff of the white team contemplates that Alexander-Arnold will be a starter in the tournament. His integration will take place directly in competition, taking advantage of an accessible group in the first phase.
An offensive profile with international projection
Strengths and weaknesses of his game: Alexander-Arnold stands out for his offensive capacity: great cross, good shot and vision of the game, qualities that have even allowed him to act as a midfielder. However, his defensive side still requires adjustments, something that Xabi Alonso's coaching staff hopes to polish.
With his arrival, Real Madrid incorporates not only a top-level full-back, but also a symbolic figure of English football who changes Liverpool for Madrid. A sporting and emotional bet that marks the beginning of a new stage.