Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially joined Real Madrid from Liverpool, concluding his two-decade association with the club. The 26-year-old English international signed a six-year contract with Los Blancos, with the deal finalized on May 30, 2025, for a reported fee between €6.2 million and €10 million. This early transfer allows him to participate in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which begins on June 14. talksport.com+1thesun.co.uk+1en.wikipedia.org+1aljazeera.com+1
🧾 Transfer Details
Contract Duration: 6 years (until 2031)
Transfer Fee: €6.2 million to €10 million
Jersey Number: 12 (due to La Liga regulations limiting squad numbers to 25; his previous No.66 is not permitted)
Shirt Name: “Trent” (chosen for simplicity and global recognition) aljazeera.com+1reddit.com+1goal.comen.wikipedia.org+2talksport.com+2thesun.co.uk+2reddit.com+4theguardian.com+4thesun.co.uk+4
🗣️ Official Unveiling
On June 11, Alexander-Arnold was unveiled at Real Madrid City. During the ceremony, he delivered a fluent speech in Spanish, expressing his excitement about the move and his admiration for the club’s history. He emphasized that joining Real Madrid was the only move he would have considered leaving Liverpool for. reddit.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4theguardian.com+4theguardian.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1
🏆 Career Highlights
Prior to his transfer, Alexander-Arnold made 259 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 18 goals and providing 83 assists. He was instrumental in Liverpool’s successes, including winning the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. His exceptional passing range and set-piece delivery have established him as one of the premier right-backs in world football. en.wikipedia.org
🤝 Joining Forces with Jude Bellingham
Alexander-Arnold reunites with England teammate Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid. Bellingham’s successful first season at Madrid, which included victories in La Liga, the UEFA Champions League, and the UEFA Super Cup, is expected to ease Alexander-Arnold’s transition into the team. thesun.co.uk+3goal.com+3indiatoday.in+3indiatoday.in
📅 Upcoming Debut
Alexander-Arnold is anticipated to make his debut for Real Madrid on June 18, 2025, against Al-Hilal in Miami during the Club World Cup. His arrival adds significant depth to Madrid’s squad as they aim to continue their dominance in both domestic and international competitions