Alexander-Arnold Leaves Liverpool Early for Real Madrid

Real Madrid Signs Liverpool Star Before Contract Ends

Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool. The 26-year-old defender will join the Spanish club on June 1, a full month before his Liverpool contract officially ends.

Although Alexander-Arnold could have joined for free on July 1, Real Madrid paid a fee reported to be between £8 million and £10 million. The early move allows the England international to play in the FIFA Club World Cup, which starts in the United States on June 14.

FIFA has opened a special registration window from June 1–10, making the early transfer possible.

Long-Term Deal Until 2031

Alexander-Arnold has signed a deal that keeps him at Real Madrid until June 2031.

He could make his debut on June 18, when Real Madrid play Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia in their first Club World Cup match in Miami.

A Legendary Liverpool Career Ends

Alexander-Arnold leaves Liverpool after making 352 appearances for the club. He came through Liverpool’s academy and became one of the Premier League’s top right-backs.

With Liverpool, he won:

The Champions League in 2019
The Premier League in 2020
Another Premier League title in 2024

Despite his success, some fans were upset about his early exit. He was even booed during Liverpool’s second-to-last game of the season. But after support from Jürgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah, fans cheered him during the title celebration at Anfield.

Real Madrid Looks to Rebuild

Alexander-Arnold joins a Real Madrid side that failed to win a major trophy this season. The team has struggled at right-back due to injuries. Dani Carvajal missed time with a knee problem, and Lucas Vázquez was forced to fill in out of position.

New manager Xabi Alonso, also a former Liverpool star, is rebuilding the squad. Real Madrid have also signed Dean Huijsen, a Spanish centre-back from Bournemouth.