Liverpool have agreed to let Trent Alexander-Arnold join Real Madrid ahead of schedule, with the Spanish giants paying £10 million for the early transfer, as per reports via The Times’ Paul Joyce.

But with a new chapter waiting in Madrid, Liverpool acted wisely to close a deal that benefits both sides.

While fans may still be catching their breath, the club was clear — Trent wouldn’t leave for nothing, not even if Madrid waved a white flag and a Galactico grin.

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Real had originally offered a much lower fee, but Liverpool stood firm.

It’s not a fortune, but in football, timing can be just as valuable as talent.

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With Alexander-Arnold packing for sunnier passes, Liverpool have already lined up Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen (reportedly to be announced today).

From wonder goals to whipping crosses, Trent’s boots leave a hard act to follow.

He’ll officially become a Real Madrid player when the transfer window opens on Sunday.

In his own words, the defender said he needed “a new challenge.” Now that challenge comes in the shape of the white jersey—and a chance to conquer the world, quite literally.

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