Alexander-Arnold joins Real Madrid after two decades at Liverpool

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Arsenal - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - May 11, 2025 Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

UPDATED May 30, 2025, 06:59 PM

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England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has joined Real Madrid on a six-year deal after more than two decades at Liverpool, the LaLiga club said on Friday, adding that the 26-year-old will be available to play in next month's Club World Cup.

Alexander-Arnold, who joined Liverpool when he was six and has made 354 appearances for the Premier League side since his senior debut in 2016, said earlier this month he would leave the club once his contract expired on June 30.

Real signed Alexander-Arnold before his contract ended, making him available for the Club World Cup to be played June 14-July 13 in the United States.

"Liverpool will receive a fee for his services, with the deal to be concluded once the window opens on June 1," Liverpool said in a statement confirming the move.

Newly-appointed Real coach Xabi Alonso will hope Alexander-Arnold's inclusion solves the club's defensive woes, with right back Daniel Carvajal among five defenders out with injuries.

Alexander-Arnold, who can also play in midfield, scored 23 goals and provided 92 assists for Liverpool in his senior career. He has scored four goals for England.

The Liverpool-born player bid a tearful farewell to his boyhood club as he collected his second Premier League winner's medal on Sunday, having also helped the club previously win the FA Cup, the Champions League and the Club World Cup.

"Alexander-Arnold leaves Liverpool FC with the club appreciative and grateful for his contribution to those successes," Liverpool added. REUTERS

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