After discussions with Liverpool, Real Madrid officially announced the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold, effective from June 1 - also the time when Xabi Alonso starts work.
This is the next step in Real Madrid's plan to almost completely replace their defense, after difficulties due to serious injuries this season.
Alexander-Arnold becomes the second signing of the Bernabeu team this summer, after Dean Huijsen.
In addition, Real Madrid will add a left-back. The club is currently in final negotiations with Benfica about Alvaro Carreras.
Alexander-Arnold signed a six-year contract and is fully available for coach Xabi Alonso at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
The 26-year-old English defender's move to Real Madrid was confirmed a few weeks ago, when he had his farewell party at Anfield.
The only thing left to wait for is confirmation of whether Alexander-Arnold will be included in the FIFA Club World Cup squad.
Because, his contract with Liverpool only officially expires on June 30.
Real Madrid have been trying to find a deal with Liverpool – who are not participating in the US tournament – to speed up the signing of Alexander-Arnold (FIFA has a special transfer window from June 1-10).
Finally, Liverpool agreed to let Alexander-Arnold come to Bernabeu a month early, also fulfilling his wish - the one who grew up from The Kop academy.
With Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid once again implemented a familiar strategy in recent years: recruiting players who have affirmed their names on free transfers.
Los Blancos have used this tactic in defence with Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba. Last year it was the blockbuster Kylian Mbappe - who won the Pichichi and European Golden Shoe.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/real-madrid-ky-alexander-arnold-duoc-du-fifa-club-world-cup-2406700.html
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