In a blockbuster move that has stunned the football world, Real Madrid have officially announced the signing of England international and Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year contract, ending his lifelong association with the Merseyside club.
The Spanish giants confirmed the deal on Friday via their official website, revealing that the 26-year-old defender will join Los Blancos from June 1, 2025, and remain at the Santiago Bernabéu until June 30, 2031.
“Real Madrid C.F. and Liverpool FC have reached an agreement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who will be linked to our club for the next six seasons,” the club statement read.
The transfer marks the end of an era at Liverpool, where Alexander-Arnold, a product of the club’s famed academy, evolved into one of the best right-backs in world football. Since making his senior debut in 2016, the England star has racked up nine major trophies, including:
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2 Premier League titles
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1 UEFA Champions League
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1 FIFA Club World Cup
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1 UEFA Super Cup
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1 FA Cup
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2 EFL Cups
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1 FA Community Shield
Alexander-Arnold’s departure will be felt not just for his on-field brilliance but also for his leadership and deep ties to Liverpool’s identity. He becomes the latest marquee addition to a Real Madrid side already brimming with elite talent and hungry for more silverware.
With 23 senior international caps since his debut in 2018, Alexander-Arnold has featured for England at two FIFA World Cups (2018, 2022) and the UEFA Euro 2024, showcasing his pedigree on the global stage.
Individually, the right-back has received numerous accolades, including:
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FIFA FIFPro World 11 (2020)
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UEFA Champions League Team of the Season (2018/19, 2021/22)
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Premier League Team of the Season (three times)
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Premier League Young Player of the Season (2019/20)
Real Madrid’s latest acquisition is expected to be unveiled in grand fashion at the Bernabéu in the coming months, and he is set to make his debut in white at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States starting June 14.
While fans in Madrid are already buzzing with excitement, Liverpool supporters are left grappling with the loss of a homegrown icon. The transfer also signals a possible evolution in Madrid’s playing style, with Alexander-Arnold’s passing range and creative influence poised to add another dimension to Xabi Alonso’s already potent squad.
