Real Madrid have confirmed that a deal has been agreed to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold before the Club World Cup, as he severs ties with Liverpool.
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The England international defender had been due to hit free agency this summer, but would not have reached that point until June 30. In order to bring the 26-year-old into their plans for the start of a global gathering in the United States, La Liga giants Real have agreed to part with a transfer fee – reported to be around €10 million (£8m/$11m).
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Alexander-Arnold is bidding farewell to his native Merseyside on the back of a second Premier League title triumph with his boyhood club. The Reds have said in a statement on their : “Liverpool FC can confirm an offer has been accepted for Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid for his transfer upon the opening of the June transfer window. The full-back is now set to join the La Liga club ahead of the expiry of his Reds contract this summer. Liverpool will receive a fee for his services, with the deal to be concluded once the window opens on June 1.”
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Real added in a statement of their own: “Real Madrid CF and Liverpool FC have reached an agreement that will keep Trent Alexander-Arnold at our club for the next six seasons, from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2031. The 26-year-old English international joins our team after winning nine titles with Liverpool: 1 Champions League, 1 Club World Cup, 1 European Super Cup, 2 Premier League titles, 1 FA Cup, 2 League Cups, and 1 FA Super Cup.
“Alexander-Arnold will play with Real Madrid in the Club World Cup, which will be held in the United States starting June 14.”
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Real expressed an interest in taking Alexander-Arnold before the end of his contract after it was announced that he would be leaving Anfield. A compromise has finally been reached that suits all parties.
