Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially joined Real Madrid from Liverpool, marking the end of his 20-year association with the Merseyside club. The 26-year-old right-back signed a six-year contract with Los Blancos after they paid Liverpool a fee—reported to be between €6.2 million and €10 million—to secure his services before his contract expired .Real Madrid unveiled Alexander-Arnold on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 11:30 AM local time at Real Madrid City. During the ceremony, he was presented wearing the No. 12 jersey, a number previously worn by club legend Marcelo. Notably, his shirt features only “Trent” instead of his full surname, aligning with La Liga regulations that restrict squad numbers to 1–25 .Following the presentation, Alexander-Arnold addressed the media, expressing his excitement about the new challenge and his eagerness to contribute to Real Madrid’s success. He emphasized his desire to build a legacy at the club and was welcomed by manager Carlo Ancelotti and teammates, including fellow England international Jude Bellingham .Alexander-Arnold is now eligible to participate in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which begins on June 14 in the United States. Real Madrid’s opening match is scheduled for June 18 against Al Hilal in Miami
