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Trent Alexander-Arnold completes early £10 million move to Real Madrid ahead of Club World Cup

The England full-back has signed a six-year deal through 2031 after Liverpool accepted a package covering his June wages to secure his participation in the tournament in the United States.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Arsenal - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - May 11, 2025 Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
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Overview

  • The transfer was finalized on May 30 to take effect June 1, with Liverpool set to receive £10 million—comprising an £8.4 million fee plus Alexander-Arnold’s wages for June.
  • Alexander-Arnold will sign a contract running until June 2031, reportedly earning more than £220,000 per week at the Santiago Bernabéu.
  • Madrid pushed to register him before the expanded Club World Cup starts June 14 in the United States, under new manager Xabi Alonso’s plans.
  • Real Madrid initially offered around £840,000 for his early release but increased the package after Liverpool held out for higher compensation.
  • The move concludes his 20-year spell at Liverpool, where he made 354 appearances, scored 23 goals and claimed two Premier League titles and one Champions League crown.