Real Madrid Will Introduce Trent Alexander-Arnold Today

Trent Alexander-Arnold will be introduced by Real Madrid (Instagram/@trent).

JAKARTA - Trent Alexander-Arnold will be introduced as a Real Madrid player on Thursday, June 12, 2025, noon local time, after signing a six-year contract.

Los Blancos confirmed Alexander-Arnold's arrival last month, after reaching an agreement with Liverpool to release the 26-year-old defender from his contract early ahead of the 2025 Club World Cup.

The England international will officially sign his contract at Real Madrid - which will last until June 30, 2031 - on Thursday, June 12, 2025, before being introduced by Real Madrid President Florentino Perez, at club training ground, Valdebebas, and facing questions from the media in a press conference.

Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool after spending 20 years at Anfield. He proved himself to be one of the world's most famous full-backs and won nine trophies, including the 2019 Champions League and 2020 and 2025 Premier League titles.

He has appeared for the England National Team (Timnas) in three major tournaments, namely the 2018 and 2022 World Cups and Euro 2024.

Alexander-Arnold has long been the target of Real Madrid. He joined after choosing not to renew his contract at Anfield.

ESPN reported that the La Liga club tried to recruit the right-back in January 2025 - as they tried to replace injured captain Dani Carvajal, out of action since October 2024 - but that effort was rejected by Liverpool.

The Premier League champions later confirmed that Alexander-Arnold had informed him he would not sign a new contract saying it needed new challenges.

Real Madrid then negotiated an early release before his contract expires on June 30, 2025 so he can take part in the 2025 Club World Cup.

A source told ESPN that Real Madrid had agreed to pay a fee of 10 million euros even though no club announced the figure.

Real Madrid believe Alexander-Arnold's participation in tournaments in the United States will help him adapt to the team and increase their chances of success in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Los Blancos also brought in centre-back Dean Huijsen ahead of the 2025 Club World Cup because new coach Xabi Alonso wanted to rebuild the team's defense.

The club has also been working on deals for defenders Benfica, Alvaro Carreras, and Franco Mastantuono of River Plate despite the two players having traveled to the United States with their current club.