Real Madrid secures Trent Alexander-Arnold for the Club World Cup
Real Madrid has finalized the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold, following an agreement with the club for a sum of 10 million pounds sterling (13.5 million dollars) to secure his early incorporation and allow him to participate in the Club World Cup.
Liverpool had already announced that Alexander-Arnold would leave Anfield this summer, following his decision not to renew his contract with his childhood club.
Madrid initiated talks with the Premier League champion to release Alexander-Arnold before his contract expired on June 30, 2025.
The transfer is expected to be completed when the summer transfer market opens on Sunday. Madrid’s first match in the Club World Cup, and the opportunity for Alexander-Arnold to debut, will be against Al Hilal in Miami, Florida, on June 18th.
Alexander-Arnold will join Madrid’s defense in the tournament, following the announcement of the signing of center-back Dean Huijsen, from Bournemouth.
The club believes that Alexander-Arnold’s early arrival will benefit his integration into the team ahead of the 2025-26 season, as well as increase the chances of success in the tournament.
Alexander-Arnold, 26, spent 20 years at Liverpool, winning all the major titles, including the 2019 Champions League and two Premier League titles in 2020 and 2025.
He joins his teammate and friend from the English national team, Jude Bellingham, at the Santiago Bernabéu.I needed a new challenge at this stage of my career.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
The right-back position has been a problem for Madrid this season, with captain Dani Carvajal out of action due to a serious knee injury.
Madrid is now looking to rebuild after a difficult 2024-25 season, despite the arrival of Kylian Mbappé, where they were eliminated in the Champions League quarter-finals and finished as runners-up in LaLiga and the Copa del Rey.
