The Club World Cup presents itself to Real Madrid as an untimely tournament, but at the same time as an excellent source of income. A unique opportunity to expand its legend.
The winner of the Club World Cup can take home around 150 million euros, a significant amount for a club like Real Madrid. Additionally, the champion takes the glory of triumph in the first edition.
Ancelotti Doesn't Like the Club World Cup
However, in sporting terms, Ancelotti doesn't like this tournament at all. In fact, he already publicly stated that Real Madrid wouldn't participate.
The White Squad Will Arrive Exhausted at the U.S. event, but also with a very important reinforcement. Real Madrid is negotiating with Liverpool to ensure that Trent Alexander-Arnold can debut as a White player on June 12 in Miami against Al Hilal.
FIFA, the organizer of the event, has considered the extreme situation in which clubs find themselves due to the calendar. It has opened a new transfer window from June 1 to 10 so that clubs can strengthen themselves for this tournament.
Real Madrid is trying to expedite the incorporation of Alexander-Arnold, scheduled for July 1, once his contractual relationship with Liverpool ends.
Liverpool Doesn't Participate in the Club World Cup
The Club World Cup is contested by 32 teams, and Liverpool is not among them, nor will FC Barcelona be. Their results obtained between 2021 and 2024 in European competitions haven't supported their qualification.
During those dates, there will be no other competition than the Club World Cup, and Liverpool players will be on vacation. Real Madrid is negotiating to secure an early arrival of Alexander-Arnold, something that may prove relatively easy.
By those dates, Ancelotti hopes to have Carvajal ready, but it will be very tight for the Madrid captain to return to one hundred percent. Alexander-Arnold would undoubtedly be a top alternative. He is considered one of the best full-backs in the world.
Alexander-Arnold will receive a signing bonus of 20 million euros. It should be noted that he arrives with a free agent status. He will receive an annual gross salary of 15 million euros.
Ancelotti is considering the possibility of taking advantage of his versatility and doesn't rule out placing him as a defensive midfielder, in Tchouaméni's position. This way, his ability to launch counterattacks to the forwards with 50-meter passes can be utilized. No one at Real Madrid sees him as Carvajal's substitute but rather as Toni Kroos's heir.