Real Madrid CF and Liverpool FC have finalized an agreement for the transfer of Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the English right-back set to join the Spanish giants for six seasons from 1 June 2025 to 30 June 2031.
The 26-year-old defender leaves Liverpool after a trophy-laden spell that saw him win nine major honors with his boyhood club:
– 1 UEFA Champions League (2018/19)
– 1 FIFA Club World Cup (2019)
– 1 UEFA Super Cup (2019)
– 2 Premier League titles (2019/20, 2021/22)
– 1 FA Cup (2021/22)
– 2 EFL Cups (2021/22, 2023/24)
– 1 Community Shield (2022)
A product of Liverpool’s academy, Alexander-Arnold made his senior debut in 2016 and established himself as one of world football’s most creative full-backs. His international career with England began in 2018, featuring in two FIFA World Cups (2018, 2022) and UEFA Euro 2024.
The attacking full-back has earned numerous individual accolades, including:
– 11 consecutive inclusions in the FIFA FIFPro World XI (2018-2028)
– Premier League Young Player of the Season (2019/20)
– PFA Team of the Year (4 times)
Alexander-Arnold’s first competitive action for Real Madrid could come at the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, starting June 14. The tournament will feature 32 teams competing across multiple American cities.
The transfer marks a significant coup for Real Madrid as they continue rebuilding their defensive line, while Liverpool lose a homegrown star who made 310 appearances across all competitions, contributing 18 goals and 81 assists.
This move reunites Alexander-Arnold with former Liverpool teammate Jude Bellingham at the Bernabéu, creating an all-English connection in Madrid’s squad.