“When will Trent’s game-changing move to Real Madrid be revealed, as Los Blancos race to seal the deal?”
“When will Trent’s blockbuster move to Real Madrid be unveiled as Los Blancos look to accelerate the transfer?”
Unless there’s a dramatic change in the next few weeks, it’s almost certain that Trent Alexander-Arnold will join Real Madrid for the 2025/26 season.
The Liverpool vice-captain confirmed his departure from his hometown club on Monday, putting an end to months of speculation and sparking a wave of frustration from many Reds fans online. While his next destination hasn’t been officially announced, it’s widely known that he’s set to move to the Bernabeu. Trusted sources like The Athletic and Fabrizio Romano have both reiterated that the 26-year-old will be heading to Madrid.
In the wake of this announcement, Real Madrid appears increasingly determined to fast-track the transfer, especially with the Club World Cup approaching.
Real Madrid Might Push to Finalize Trent’s Move This Month
On Tuesday, Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol revealed (via X) that Los Blancos have opened discussions with Liverpool to complete the transfer before the tournament in the U.S., which begins on June 18—just 12 days before Trent’s contract expires at Anfield.
Spanish journalist Miguel Ángel Díaz reported (via COPE) that Real Madrid could officially announce the move after La Liga concludes on May 24, just a day before the Premier League season ends. He also mentioned that the Spanish giants are willing to pay Liverpool around €1 million (just over £850,000) to buy out the final month of Trent’s £180,000-per-week contract, ensuring he’s eligible for the Club World Cup.
“It’s no longer a question of if, but when Trent’s move to Real Madrid will be confirmed.”
From Liverpool’s standpoint, there’s little reason not to let Real Madrid expedite Trent’s transfer so he can participate in the newly-created FIFA tournament in the USA. He’s already confirmed his departure once the season ends on May 25, and while the financial gain from releasing him early is minimal in the grand scheme for LFC, it’s still money we’d prefer to keep in our coffers rather than hand over to Madrid.
What might be more intriguing is the exact timing of the 26-year-old’s official announcement at the Bernabeu, especially if Real Madrid plans to reveal the signing after they finish their La Liga campaign. Liverpool will receive the Premier League trophy following their match against Crystal Palace on May 25, with a celebratory parade through the city the next day.
While some fans might argue Trent doesn’t deserve to be part of those celebrations due to his impending departure, others may feel he’s earned his place due to his significant role in securing the title. It’s possible that he stays on Merseyside until after the parade, with Real Madrid making the official announcement later that week, just in time for him to take part in the Club World Cup. If that’s the case, so be it—the tournament isn’t our concern.