London, UK – Real Madrid has approached Liverpool regarding an early transfer for English right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, aiming for him to feature in the Club World Cup in June, according to Sky Sports.

Trent’s Departure from Liverpool

On 6 May, Alexander-Arnold confirmed that he will end his two-decade-long association with Liverpool when his contract expires on 30 June.

Real Madrid plays its first fixture in the Club World Cup on 18 June against Al Hilal in Miami, and they hope to secure Trent’s services before the tournament begins.

Madrid’s Transfer Strategy

If Liverpool delays the transfer, Alexander-Arnold would still be available for the later stages of the tournament, but he would miss Madrid’s initial matches against:

Al Hilal (June 18)
Pachuca (June 22)
Salzburg (June 27)

Special Registration Window for Club World Cup

Teams in the Club World Cup can use an in-tournament registration window from 27 June to 3 July to register new players, potentially allowing Trent to play in the latter stages.

Alexander-Arnold’s Statement on Departure

Reflecting on his journey at Anfield, Trent remarked: “I’ve been here 20 years, loved every single minute of it, achieved all my dreams, and achieved everything I ever wanted to here. But I feel like I need a new challenge now.”

Legacy at Liverpool

Joined Liverpool’s Academy at age 6
Made senior debut in 2016
352 appearances, 23 goals
Won eight major honours, including:
- Champions League
- UEFA Super Cup
- Club World Cup
- Two Premier League titles
- Two Carabao Cups
- One FA Cup
- One Community Shield

Looking Ahead

As Real Madrid intensifies negotiations, Liverpool’s decision on an early transfer will shape Trent’s future role in the Club World Cup. The deal signals one of the biggest transfers in European football, with Madrid securing a dynamic full-back for their squad.