Trent Alexander-Arnold has said goodbye. After 20 years wearing Liverpool's jersey, the English full-back has announced his departure from the Anfield club. With emotion, the 26-year-old player acknowledged that he has fulfilled all his dreams with the "reds," but now he needs "a new challenge."
352 matches, 23 goals, 92 assists and an indelible mark. This is how the career of a footballer who grew up at home and became a symbol is summarized. But, as he himself said, "now is the right time" to change scenery.
Real Madrid, His New Destination
What was an open secret is now official: Trent Alexander-Arnold will be a new player for Real Madrid. The white club had been following him for a while and has taken advantage of his contractual situation to secure a top-level signing.
The agreement is complete. The player will sign for five or six seasons, depending on certain variables yet to be defined. It will be a strategic addition to strengthen the right-back position and, at the same time, add talent, vision, and character to the merengue squad.
Will He Debut in the Club World Cup?
There is a question that remains unanswered: will he arrive in time to play in the Club World Cup with Madrid? For this to happen, the club would have to bring forward his incorporation by a few weeks.
This would imply paying a symbolic compensation to Liverpool (around 900,000 euros) and covering his salary for that period, which is about one million euros. According to sources close to the operation, the conversations are positive, but there are no guarantees.
"The harmony is good, there are chances it will happen, but no one is betting on it," they comment from the club's environment.
His New Salary and Conditions
At Real Madrid, Trent Alexander-Arnold will be among the highest-paid in the squad. Although the exact figures have not been released, it is estimated that his salary will be around 12 million euros gross per season.
Additionally, he will receive a signing bonus close to 10 million euros, as he arrives on a free transfer. There is also talk of bonuses for both collective and individual objectives.
A Bet on the Present and the Future
The signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold is not just a prestigious operation. It is an investment in the future. At 26 years old, he arrives in full football maturity and with an ideal profile for Real Madrid's style.
Versatile, with great offensive capability, and an elite right foot, the Englishman promises to bring much joy to Santiago Bernabéu. With him, the whites gain depth, tactical intelligence, and experience on big stages.