Trent Alexander-Arnold Reportedly Agrees to Join Real Madrid on Free Transfer

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly agreed to join Real Madrid this summer once his contract at Anfield expires.

According to talkSPORT, the 26-year-old has settled on personal terms for a five-year deal with the Spanish giants, worth over £220,000 per week. His departure would be a major setback for new Liverpool manager Arne Slot.

The report claims that Alexander-Arnold has been in discussions with Carlo Ancelotti’s side since January, with Liverpool kept informed throughout the negotiations.

Amid growing speculation, Betfair suspended betting on his move to Madrid after a surge in bets on Tuesday morning. Before betting was halted, the odds of him joining Los Blancos had been as short as 2/7.

If finalized, Alexander-Arnold’s transfer would follow Real Madrid’s recent trend of acquiring top talent on free deals—David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, and Kylian Mbappé all made similar moves.

He would also reunite with fellow England international Jude Bellingham, a close friend, adding another layer of excitement to Madrid’s squad.