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Trent Alexander-Arnold Signs with Real Madrid in £10m Deal

2026-06-23 · Trent Alexander-Arnold · Transfer

Trent Alexander-Arnold will join Real Madrid in a £10m deal, leaving Liverpool before his contract expires on June 30. The defender has signed a six-year deal with the LaLiga club.

What happened?

Real Madrid agreed to pay Liverpool £10m to get Trent Alexander-Arnold before his contract expires. The LaLiga club will make a single payment of €10m (£8.4m) and pay his June wages, totaling £10m.

Why it matters for Trent Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid is a significant transfer, with the Englishman set to play in the Club World Cup, which starts on June 15. The 26-year-old defender has penned a six-year deal at Real Madrid, with a release clause worth €250m (£210m).

What comes next?

Trent Alexander-Arnold will join up with England on Saturday, before the national squad training camp in Spain. He is expected to be introduced to the Bernabau crowd in a glitzy ceremony after England's final game against Senegal on June 10. New head coach Xabi Alonso is keen to start working with Trent Alexander-Arnold as soon as possible. Liverpool will receive a fee for Trent Alexander-Arnold's services, with the deal to be concluded once the window opens on June 1. The Reds have benefitted from releasing Trent Alexander-Arnold early, with a saving of almost £10m. Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract includes a weighty release clause to deter other clubs from making an approach. The Spanish giants rate Trent Alexander-Arnold highly, wanting to tie him down to a lucrative six-year contract. As of May 30, 2025, Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to join Real Madrid, marking a new chapter in his career. The transfer deal is a significant move for both Liverpool and Real Madrid, with Trent Alexander-Arnold set to play a key role in the Club World Cup.

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