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And, It’s Finally Official
Hello there Trent. Apparently, we’ll get to see the man in action soon.
BREAKING: Trent Alexander-Arnold joins Real Madrid and he will play the FIFA Club World Cup.
Contract until June 2031 as Real Madrid see Trent as the best right back in the world, the missing piece to their puzzle. pic.twitter.com/LIUoy4k0yS
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 30, 2025
⚪️ Understand Real Madrid to pay transfer fee around €10m to Liverpool to have Trent Alexander-Arnold at the Club World Cup.
Real will also cover his salary for June and July as part of the agreement with Liverpool. pic.twitter.com/Y4lCeqsadX
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 30, 2025