Alexander-Arnold joins Real Madrid early for Club World Cup
Real Madrid have approached Liverpool to fast-track the transfer, as Alexander-Arnold joins Real Madrid ahead of schedule. The Spanish giants want the right-back available for the Club World Cup, which kicks off on 14 June in the United States.
Real eager to finalize deal before 10 June
Although Alexander-Arnold’s contract officially ends on 30 June. Real Madrid are negotiating an early release, which would involve a compensation fee to Liverpool. FIFA has introduced a split summer transfer window—1 to 10 June and again from 16 June—to support teams in the Club World Cup. Real Madrid’s first match is scheduled for 18 June against Al-Hilal in Miami.
A legendary Liverpool journey ends
Alexander-Arnold, 26, announced this week that he would not renew his Liverpool contract after two decades with the club. “This is the hardest decision I’ve ever made,” he said, reflecting on his career that began at age six and included a Club World Cup title in 2019. Though he hasn’t officially named Real Madrid as his next destination, the move is expected to be confirmed soon with a five-year deal in place.
Right-back urgency due to injury crisis
The urgency behind Alexander-Arnold joining Real Madrid stems from an injury crisis at right-back. Dani Carvajal is sidelined with a serious cruciate ligament injury, leaving Lucas Vázquez to fill the gap. Real views the early arrival of Alexander-Arnold as critical for their Club World Cup campaign.
