Overview

• Real Madrid have finalized the transfer of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool, agreeing to pay £10 million—£8.4 million fee plus his remaining wages—to bring him in a month before his contract expires.
• Alexander-Arnold has signed a five-year contract earning over £220 000 per week, committing him to the Spanish giants until June 2031.
• The early move ensures he can feature in Real’s Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal in Miami on June 18.
• Liverpool will pocket the eight-figure fee after the 26-year-old announced on May 3 that he would depart Anfield following 20 years in the club’s ranks.
• Manager Xabi Alonso intervened to expedite the deal, reinforcing Real’s right-back options ahead of the summer competitions.