Real Madrid have made the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold official, a deal that was closed months ago, and he will be available for the Club World Cup. Although his contract ends on June 30, in order for him to be available for this competition, Florentino has had to reach a financial agreement with Liverpool. This is where controversy arises, since from the Madridist environment it is stated that the payment was 5 million euros... But from outside, with Fabrizio Romano leading the way, the information is completely different.
Fabrizio Romano surprises: Arnold to Madrid for 10M
Minutes after this move became official, Fabrizio Romano, the transfer market guru journalist, spoke out. The Italian was blunt, stating that, for Arnold to play in the Club World Cup, Madrid have paid 10 million euros. This is double what is being said from Santiago Bernabéu, causing surprise around the world.
Madrid will not only pay 10 million to bring Alexander-Arnold in early. The Reds have also managed to have his entire salary paid by the Merengue side during June and July as part of this new agreement.
Arnold will play for Real Madrid: it's official now
After much speculation in recent weeks, Real Madrid have made Arnold's arrival official just after 12 noon on Friday, May 30:
"Real Madrid and Liverpool FC have reached an agreement by which Trent Alexander-Arnold will be linked to our club for the next six seasons, from June 1, 2025 to June 30, 2031.
The English international, 26 years old, joins our team after winning nine titles with Liverpool: 1 Champions League, 1 Club World Cup, 1 UEFA Super Cup, 2 Premier Leagues, 1 FA Cup, 2 League Cups, and 1 Community Shield.
Alexander-Arnold, who has spent his entire footballing career at Liverpool, has been a full international with England since 2018... with whom he has played in two World Cups (2018 and 2022) and one European Championship (2024).
Individually, he has been included once in the FIFPro World 11 (2020), twice in the Champions League Team of the Season (2018/19 and 2021/22), and three times in the Premier League Team of the Year (2018/19, 2019/20, and 2021/22). In addition, he was chosen as the Premier League's best young player for 2019/20.
Alexander-Arnold will play with Real Madrid in the Club World Cup, which will be held in the United States starting June 14."