Trent Alexander-Arnold (foto: Getty Images)
Real Madrid is working on bringing in Trent Alexander-Arnold early from Liverpool so he could feature at the Club World Cup in the U.S. this summer.
Real Madrid may already count on the services of one of their blockbuster summer signings, Trent Alexander-Arnold, for the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States — provided several key conditions are met.
The transfer of Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool to Madrid is widely regarded as one of the worst-kept secrets of the upcoming summer window. While neither club nor player has officially confirmed the deal, both English and Spanish media are treating the move as practically inevitable. According to AS, the two clubs are now negotiating a potential early transfer that would see the English right-back arrive in Spain before the prestigious FIFA competition kicks off.
With Madrid falling short in the Champions League and facing the prospect of a trophyless domestic season, the expanded Club World Cup has suddenly become a major priority. FIFA has allowed participating clubs to register new players between June 1 and June 10, opening the door for freshly signed stars like Alexander-Arnold to take part.
Reports indicate Liverpool is willing to release the player early, but only under specific financial terms. The English side is said to expect a compensation fee of just under €1 million, alongside the player waiving his June salary — roughly £900,000 — meaning Liverpool aims to secure or save a total value of around €2 million from the early exit.
If all parties align, Madrid fans could see Alexander-Arnold don the white shirt sooner than expected, potentially giving Carlo Ancelotti’s side a vital boost heading into an international showcase.