Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool reunion in doubt as Real Madrid star is ruled out for up to SIX weeks with hamstring injury
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Real Madrid has completed the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool for a reported fee of around €10 million ($11.3 million), securing his transfer before his Liverpool contract expired on June 30, 2025. This early transfer allows Alexander-Arnold to participate in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with Real Madrid, starting June 18 in Miami, where he made his debut against Al Hilal in a 1–1 draw. He signed a six-year contract with the Spanish club, running until June 2031, marking a significant step in his career after leaving his boyhood club Liverpool[1][2][6].
The 26-year-old English right back opted not to renew his contract at Liverpool, and Real Madrid paid the transfer fee to bring him in immediately rather than wait until the summer transfer window opened. This move was reportedly expedited at the request of Real Madrid's coach Xabi Alonso, emphasizing the club's eagerness to have Alexander-Arnold available for key tournaments[1][3][6].
Financially, Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid is lucrative. He received a substantial signing bonus estimated at $21.7 million (€20 million) and will earn a gross annual salary of around $16.3 million, positioning him among the club's top-paid players alongside stars like Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham[3].
His squad number at Real Madrid is 12, changing from the number 66 he wore at Liverpool, and he has also simplified the name on his jersey to “Trent” to avoid confusion for Spanish fans. His La Liga debut came on August 19, 2025, in a 1–0 win over Osasuna[2].
Despite a somewhat tense departure from Liverpool, where some fans questioned his loyalty as he was booed near the season’s end, Alexander-Arnold remains connected to the city. Former Liverpool player Steve McManaman noted that Trent continues to visit and maintain good relationships, understanding the importance of his former club and its supporters[4].
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