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Toby Coxon

Sat 31 May 2025 16:38, UK Updated Sat 31 May 2025 17:06, UK

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool exit has taken another twist after a new reveal.

Alexander-Arnold upset many Liverpool supporters when he announced he would be leaving Anfield upon the expiry of his contract with the Reds.

However, fans’ stance on the right-back appeared to soften during an emotional send-off after Liverpool drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace at Anfield on the final day of the Premier League season (25 May).

And details have now emerged over Alexander-Arnold’s next move.

Alexander-Arnold has €1billion release clause at Real Madrid

Real Madrid confirmed the signing of Alexander-Arnold on Friday (30 May).

Real were desperate to secure the 26-year-old’s services in time for the FIFA Club World Cup.

Liverpool have confirmed that Alexander-Arnold will be released from his contract early after receiving a fee from Real Madrid, with the England international set to join the Spanish giants on 1 June.

As reported by Fabrizio Romano via X (30 May), that fee is worth £8.4million.

In a follow-up tweet, Romano reported (30 May) that Alexander-Arnold’s contract with Real Madrid includes a €1b release clause.

Liverpool fans wave goodbye to Alexander-Arnold

Alexander-Arnold burst onto the senior scene in October 2016, quickly establishing himself as one of the world’s premier full-backs under then-manager Jurgen Klopp.

His time at Liverpool has been nothing short of legendary, boasting 354 appearances, 23 goals, and a remarkable nine major honours, including two Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League.

While his free transfer was already confirmed, this early arrangement for the Club World Cup adds a poignant footnote to his Anfield story. The football world will now keenly watch as Alexander-Arnold embarks on his new chapter with Real Madrid.

And his debut for the Spanish champions could possibly come sooner than anyone anticipated, on the grand stage of the Club World Cup.