Trent Alexander-Arnold Joins Real Madrid in €10m Move Ahead of Club World Cup

Real Madrid have signed Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool for €10 million. This transfer lets the right-back play in the 2025 Club World Cup with his new team. Madrid will also pay his salary for June and July. Alexander-Arnold is ready to play under coach Xabi Alonso.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Alexander-Arnold has spent his entire career at Liverpool until now. Liverpool accepted Real Madrid‘s early transfer offer. The clubs made a €10 million deal to release the England player from his contract sooner. Now he can join Madrid’s squad for the Club World Cup. Alexander-Arnold has a six-year contract, and his new team will play Al Hilal first on June 18 in Miami.

LIVERPOOL AND ALEXANDER-ARNOLD: END OF AN ERA

The 26-year-old leaves Anfield after 353 appearances, with 23 goals and 89 assists. He won the Premier League twice in 2020 and 2025, the Champions League in 2019, and other trophies. Liverpool finished the 2024-25 season as champions, winning their second title under coach Arne Slot. Alexander-Arnold had announced his decision to leave earlier in May.

LOOKING AHEAD: REAL MADRID’S PLANS

Alexander-Arnold’s arrival brings talent and experience to Madrid’s defense for the FIFA Club World Cup. Real Madrid won the 2024-25 LaLiga season, finishing five points ahead of Barcelona. Their next match is against Al Hilal in the Club World Cup opener. Alexander-Arnold will make his first appearance in a tournament where Madrid are the favorites. They aim to win another global trophy. His long-term contract shows Madrid’s commitment to building a strong team for future challenges.