Real Madrid could pay €2m to Liverpool for Alexander-Arnold to play at Club World Cup - reports
Real Madrid’s preparations for the Club World Cup continue to gain momentum, with optimism growing over the potential signing of Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold. Although the deal is not yet finalised, sources close to the club suggest that an agreement is close, with Real Madrid ready to pay a symbolic fee to Liverpool to secure the defender’s release.
According to AS, the Spanish giants understand that the transfer will involve a modest payment—estimated at around €2m—which would cover both the fee and Alexander-Arnold’s salary from June onwards. This relatively small amount is not expected to pose a problem for Real Madrid, who are eager to strengthen their defence ahead of the tournament in the United States.
The main obstacle remains convincing Liverpool to give the green light for the move. Despite recent tough negotiations from the Premier League side, the feeling inside Real Madrid is positive, with Trent Alexander-Arnold himself reportedly keen to join and play at the Club World Cup.
If completed, Alexander-Arnold would become the starting right-back for Real Madrid during the tournament, as Dani Carvajal will still be recovering from a lengthy injury absence. This signing is part of a larger strategy by Xabi Alonso, who has promised a revamped defensive line consisting of three new arrivals: a right-back, a centre-back, and a left-back.
With the other two key signings—Huijsen and Carreras—also nearing completion, Real Madrid look set to present a completely new defence for the Club World Cup. The move to include Alexander-Arnold highlights the club’s commitment to securing world-class talent despite the complex negotiations involved.
The final decision is expected after the La Liga is completed on May 25, but confidence remains high that Alexander-Arnold will join the squad in time to make an impact. Real Madrid fans will be watching closely as the deal progresses, hoping this crucial signing will bolster the defence in the upcoming competition.
