Real Madrid have officially announced the signing of England international Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool on a six-year contract.
The agreement, reached between both clubs, will see the 26-year-old defender remain with the Spanish side from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2031. Real Madrid paid a £10 million fee to secure his early release, enabling him to participate in the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States starting June 18
The 26-year-old right-back, who joined Liverpool at age six, made 354 senior appearances for the club, scoring 23 goals and providing 92 assists. His contributions were instrumental in Liverpool’s victories on one UEFA Champions League, one FIFA Club World Cup, one UEFA Super Cup, two Premier League titles, one FA Cup, two EFL Cups, and one FA Community Shield. Recently, he has played a hybrid midfield role, a versatility that Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso plans to utilize, especially to address the team’s defensive injuries
In an official statement released by the club on Frivia via its site, Real Madrid confirmed, “Real Madrid C.F. and Liverpool FC have reached an agreement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who will be linked to our club for the next six seasons.”
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Alexander-Arnold arrives at the Santiago Bernabéu after a highly successful spell with Liverpool, where he won nine major trophies. His honours with the Reds include
A product of Liverpool’s academy, Alexander-Arnold has spent his entire professional career at Anfield. He made his senior debut for the England national team in 2018 and has represented the Three Lions at the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups, as well as the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament.
On the individual front, he has been recognised globally for his performances. He was named in the FIFA FIFPro World 11 in 2020, included twice in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season (2018/19 and 2021/22), and selected three times in the Premier League Team of the Season (2018/19, 2019/20, and 2021/22).
In addition, he was voted the Premier League’s Young Player of the Season for 2019/20.
Alexander-Arnold is expected to feature for Real Madrid in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, which will be held in the United States beginning June 14.