Real Madrid Pay Liverpool To Sign Alexander-Arnold Early
Trent Alexander-Arnold will officially become a Real Madrid player on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Liverpool has agreed to accept a fee to release the England right-back before his contract expires at the end of June. This move allows Alexander-Arnold to join Real Madrid in time for the Club World Cup.
Early Release Fee Agreed Between Clubs
Liverpool sources say the transfer fee paid by Real Madrid is about 10 million euros (£8.4 million). This payment was made as a single upfront sum to secure the early transfer. However, Real Madrid insiders have hinted the actual amount might be lower.
Normally, Alexander-Arnold would have left Liverpool on a free transfer after his contract ended on June 30. But the early payment means he can play for Real Madrid in the upcoming Club World Cup. This tournament starts on June 14 and will take place in the United States.
New Contract and Buy-Out Clause
Alexander-Arnold has agreed to a six-year deal with Real Madrid. His contract reportedly includes a huge buy-out clause worth 1 billion euros (£840 million), making it very expensive for other clubs to sign him in the future.
FIFA recently approved an additional registration window from June 1 to June 10. This extra period allows teams to register new players for the extended Club World Cup. Real Madrid’s first group match will be against Saudi Arabian team Al-Hilal on June 18 in Miami.
Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool Legacy
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a Liverpool player since he was six years old. He rose through the club’s youth ranks and made his senior debut in 2016. Over the years, he became one of the world’s best right-backs and a key part of Liverpool’s success.
During his time at Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold won many major trophies. These include two Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Cup, and the League Cup.
He has made 354 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 23 goals and providing 92 assists. Alexander-Arnold is known for his incredible passing, crossing, and free-kick ability.
Reasons for the Move
Earlier this month, Alexander-Arnold confirmed he would leave Liverpool to seek a “new challenge.” He expressed a desire to push himself both personally and professionally by joining a new club.
Now, he will join Real Madrid, where he will link up with England teammate Jude Bellingham. Another familiar face at Real Madrid is Xabi Alonso, a former Liverpool and Madrid midfielder. Alonso recently replaced Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid’s head coach after the club missed out on major trophies last season.
Looking Ahead
Before joining Real Madrid, Alexander-Arnold could add to his 33 England caps. He is named in the squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Andorra on June 7 and a friendly against Senegal on June 10.
Real Madrid fans will expect Alexander-Arnold to bring his creativity, energy, and experience to the team as they prepare for the Club World Cup and the next La Liga season.
This transfer marks a major moment in Alexander-Arnold’s career. Leaving the club where he grew up and made history shows his ambition to grow and succeed at the highest level.
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