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Real Madrid's First Signing for Summer Is a €75M Star, It's Closed

Real Madrid Has Secured a New Star for the Next Season

At Real Madrid, there are reasons to celebrate in recent hours. The future of Trent Alexander-Arnold is already decided, and the English full-back is clear that his next destination will be the white team. His choice has been made for some time, and at this point, nothing and no one will make him change his mind.

At 26 years old, Trent Alexander-Arnold has established himself as a key figure at Liverpool. The English footballer was raised in the Anfield academy and worked hard to reach the first team. With the club of his life, he won a Champions League and a Premier League, among other trophies.

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Real Madrid has practically secured Arnold's arrival | Real Madrid Confidencial

Real Madrid's Choice for Their Defense

His great performance has placed him among the most outstanding full-backs in current soccer. Thanks to his talent, tactical intelligence, and consistency, Real Madrid has opted to execute his signing. A highly proven player, whose value on 'Transfermarkt' is 75M euros at present.

Many clubs tried to secure his services. In fact, Liverpool itself attempted his renewal several times, but the answer was always the same. The option of Real Madrid always attracted him, and the team-level project has been impossible to refuse.

Some of the Figures of His Signing for Real Madrid

Real Madrid, in line with its policy of signing young players with projection and experience at the highest level, sees Alexander-Arnold as the ideal candidate. The English international will land at Santiago Bernabéu to share the position with Dani Carvajal. However, the white club's goal is for him to be the perfect replacement for the Spaniard.

His incorporation represents a clear commitment to talent and offensive capability from the flank. A player who contributes differentially in the construction of the game and adds an extra in set pieces.

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Real Madrid will pay Arnold about 15M euros per season | Real Madrid Confidencial

According to information from journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Trent Alexander-Arnold will join Real Madrid starting in July. The English full-back will receive a gross salary of 15M euros per season, in addition to a significant signing bonus. However, he will arrive in the Spanish capital as a free agent, after rejecting the renewal proposals presented by the 'reds'.

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