Chaotic night for Trent as injury and red card decides Anfield fate
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Real Madrid secured the transfer of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool in a deal reportedly worth around €10 million, allowing him to join the Spanish club ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup despite his Liverpool contract running until June 30, 2025.
Alexander-Arnold signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid, running until 2031, and received a substantial signing bonus of approximately $21.7 million (€20 million). His gross annual salary is estimated at $16.3 million, positioning him among the top earners at Real Madrid alongside stars like Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham.
Real Madrid's motivation to complete the transfer early was to ensure Alexander-Arnold could participate in their Club World Cup campaign starting in mid-June. He made his debut for the club on June 18, 2025, in a 1–1 draw against Al-Hilal in the tournament's group stage, and later debuted in La Liga on August 19 in a 1–0 win over Osasuna.
Upon joining Real Madrid, Alexander-Arnold switched his jersey number from 66 (worn at Liverpool) to 12 and changed the name on his shirt to simply “Trent” to ease recognition by Spanish fans. The transfer made him the seventh English player to sign professionally with Real Madrid.
His departure marked the end of a prominent Liverpool career, where despite some controversy around his decision not to renew his contract, he remains appreciated by the club and its fans. Former Liverpool player Steve McManaman noted that Alexander-Arnold continues to maintain ties with Liverpool, reflecting his respect for the club despite the transfer.
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