Real Madrid to Pay Surprise Fee for Trent Alexander-Arnold
Real Madrid appear ready to meet Liverpool’s demands and pay a surprise transfer fee for right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. The 26-year-old defender has already agreed to a five-year deal with Los Blancos, with the initial plan being a free transfer after his contract expires this summer.
However, the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in mid-June has forced Real Madrid to reconsider. In order to have Alexander-Arnold available for the tournament, they must complete the deal earlier than expected. This means paying Liverpool a fee to secure the England international ahead of time.
Club World Cup Pressures Accelerate Madrid’s Plans
Real Madrid want to ensure that Xabi Alonso, the club’s newly-appointed manager, has the full squad ready before the Club World Cup begins. Reports indicate that Madrid have promised Alonso three signings before the tournament starts.
The first of those, young center-back Dean Huijsen, has already been finalized. He is expected to be joined by left-back Álvaro Carreras and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Negotiations for Carreras are set to speed up this week now that Benfica’s season has ended.
While earlier reports suggested Madrid could land Alexander-Arnold early for €1 million, new claims from El Chiringuito state that Los Blancos will pay €5 million to bring him in ahead of schedule.
Xabi Alonso Keeps Transfer Cards Close to His Chest
In his official presentation on Monday, Xabi Alonso remained cautious about discussing Real Madrid’s transfer business. He did not reveal specific plans nor details on why Luka Modric’s contract was not renewed. He confirmed that all signings will be mutually agreed with the club board, but refrained from commenting on the futures of players like Rodrygo Goes.
Tactically, there is curiosity over whether Alonso will stick to the back-three system he used at Bayer Leverkusen, or if he will transition to a traditional back-four setup at Madrid.
Author’s Comment :
As a Madridista, the idea of seeing Trent Alexander-Arnold in a Real Madrid jersey is thrilling. His world-class passing and attacking vision can redefine the right-back position at the Bernabéu. Paying €5 million now may seem like a surprise, but it’s a small price to secure such a dynamic player ahead of a crucial Club World Cup campaign. Florentino knows what he’s doing — and with Xabi Alonso in charge, the future looks bright. Hala Madrid!