Reports indicate that Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool’s right-back, is joining Real Madrid on a free transfer in July upon the expiration of his contract.
Speculation has linked the England international to Real Madrid on a Bosman transfer for over a year, and the Spanish giants have finalized a deal with his representatives.
Sky Sports reporter Sacha Tavolieri says Alexa Alexander-Arnold’s to Santiago Bernabeu is confirmed.
The Spanish giants are set to sign a 26-year-old to a five-year contract following a personal agreement with Ancelotti’s side.
Alexander-Arnold is confirmed to join Real Madrid in July; the transfer is finalized.
Despite Liverpool’s efforts to sign Alexander-Arnold to a new long-term deal, the England international is reportedly targeting a transfer to Real Madrid.
Following in the footsteps of Cunningham, McManaman, Beckham, Owen, Woodgate, and Bellingham, Alexander-Arnold will be the sixth Englishman to play for Real Madrid.
While Alexander-Arnold is predicted to begin the new season as the first-choice right-back, he will probably have to contend with Dani Carvajal for a starting position in Madrid.
Liverpool’s long-serving defender departs Anfield after 21 years, prompting the club to target Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong as Alexander-Arnold’s successor.
With 349 first-team appearances, 22 goals, 87 assists, and eight trophies for his boyhood club, the Englishman’s ETV is €53.4 million.