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Official: Real Madrid sign Trent Alexander-Arnold
After weeks of waiting, it has been finally made official. Real Madrid have announced that they have signed Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool.
“Real Madrid CF and Liverpool FC have reached an agreement that will keep Trent Alexander-Arnold at our club for the next six seasons, from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2031,” the statement from the club read.
The England international becomes the Merengues’ second signing of the Xabi Alonso era, following the arrival of Dean Huijsen, and will be able to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup starting next month.
Alexander-Arnold has signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid, committing to the club until the summer of 2031. The contract is understood to have a €1 billion release clause, even though it has not been divulged in the statement.
One of the main issues in his arrival was reaching an agreement with Liverpool to release him before his contract expired on June 30 so that he can play for Los Blancos at the Club World Cup.
The agreement, however, was reached earlier this week and the right-back will now join the club from June 1, ready to participate in the tournament in the USA.
One of the main objectives for Real Madrid this summer was to bring in a new central midfielder capable of controlling the tempo and dictating the play from the middle.
A move for Rodri was in the works before the Spain captain decided to sign for FC Barcelona. The Merengues assessed several other options, but ended up not signing any player, with Jose Mourinho deciding to use Bernardo Silva in the double pivot.
One of the midfielders that Real Madrid were looking at as an option was Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace.
The England international has been on the club’s radar for a while now, but the Premier League club never opened the door for a summer departure.
Wharton could be on the market in 2027
However, now, according to The Guardian (h/t Bernabeu Digital), That stance could change next year, as that Palace would be prepared to consider selling Wharton during the next summer transfer window.
As mentioned already, Real Madrid have closely followed Wharton’s situation throughout the summer, although the club ultimately decided against making any further additions to their midfield.
Manchester City and Chelsea also showed serious interest in signing the England international during the summer. However, Crystal Palace were unwilling to sell, effectively ruling out a move for the midfielder.
But it appears that they could open the doors for Wharton to leave in the summer of 2027, potentially paving the way for Real Madrid to make a move.
Real Madrid continue to monitor Wharton
Real Madrid are expected to keep a close eye on Wharton’s progress ahead of the 2027 market. Should they decide they need another high-quality midfielder, the 22-year-old could once again emerge as a candidate.
Manchester City may be less likely to return for Wharton after strengthening their midfield significantly this summer.
Chelsea, however, could remain a potential competitor after failing to add a player in the position during the latest window.
For now, Wharton will remain at Crystal Palace, but the club’s willingness to consider a sale next summer means the midfielder could become a realistic option for Real Madrid in 2027.
