Trent Alexander-Arnold will join Real Madrid in a £10m deal, leaving Liverpool before his contract expires on June 30.
The defender has signed a six-year deal with the LaLiga club.
## What happened?
Real Madrid agreed to pay Liverpool £10m to get Trent Alexander-Arnold before his contract expires.
The LaLiga club will make a single payment of €10m (£8.4m) and pay his June wages, totaling £10m.
## Why it matters for Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid is a significant transfer, with the Englishman set to play in the Club World Cup, which starts on June 15.
The 26-year-old defender has penned a six-year deal at Real Madrid, with a release clause worth €250m (£210m).
## What comes next?
Trent Alexander-Arnold will join up with England on Saturday, before the national squad training camp in Spain.
He is expected to be introduced to the Bernabau crowd in a glitzy ceremony after England's final game against Senegal on June 10.
New head coach Xabi Alonso is keen to start working with Trent Alexander-Arnold as soon as possible.
Liverpool will receive a fee for Trent Alexander-Arnold's services, with the deal to be concluded once the window opens on June 1.
The Reds have benefitted from releasing Trent Alexander-Arnold early, with a saving of almost £10m.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract includes a weighty release clause to deter other clubs from making an approach.
The Spanish giants rate Trent Alexander-Arnold highly, wanting to tie him down to a lucrative six-year contract.
As of May 30, 2025, Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to join Real Madrid, marking a new chapter in his career.
The transfer deal is a significant move for both Liverpool and Real Madrid, with Trent Alexander-Arnold set to play a key role in the Club World Cup.