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Liverpool are set for a handsome payday as Trent Alexander-Arnold joins Real Madrid, despite the English star's contract expiring in the summer
Trent Alexander-Arnold's emotional farewell to Liverpool has now been matched by a significant financial gesture from Real Madrid, who will pay a staggering £10 million to bring the right-back in early.
Although his contract with Liverpool was set to expire at the end of June, Real Madrid were eager to have him available for the Club World Cup, and they have reached an agreement to make it happen.
Alexander-Arnold set for fairytale move
Alexander-Arnold has already played his final game for Liverpool, but instead of waiting until July, Real Madrid will unveil him before their Club World Cup campaign begins on June 18.
Their original offer of just £850,000 was quickly rejected, but reports indicate that a much larger sum has now been agreed, giving Liverpool a £10 million payday.
The transfer becomes official on June 1st, when the window opens. The urgency stems from Xabi Alonso’s desire to integrate the Englishman into his plans as early as possible, especially with this being the first Club World Cup under its new 32-team format.
Alexander-Arnold given legend’s farewell
Although Trent faced his share of criticism in recent seasons, Liverpool made sure his goodbye was befitting a club legend.
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From emotional scenes with teammates to his parents and brothers on the pitch and tearful interviews on, it was clear the club and its fans were saying farewell to one of their own.
The parade around Liverpool, where he hoisted the Premier League trophy high above the red sea of supporters, was dubbed by him as the "perfect send-off."
After 20 years at the club from a six-year-old academy boy to a Champions League and Premier League winner, Alexander-Arnold departs with heartfelt gratitude and a suitcase full of memories.
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