Real Madrid secures Alexander-Arnold for the club World Cup!

Real Madrid secures Alexander-Arnold for the club World Cup!

Miami, USA - On May 30, 2025, Real Madrid officially announced Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool. The change takes place prematurely, since Alexander-Arnold's contract at Liverpool, which expires at the end of June, will continue to be carried out at Real Madrid from June 1st. The Spanish record champion pays around 10 million euros for the early transfer and also takes over the outstanding salary of the English international for the month of June. This decision enables Alexander-Arnold to take part in the upcoming FIFA Club World Championship, which will begin on June 18. Real Madrid takes part with the aim of winning the title, which is endowed with prize money of up to 115 million euros.

Real Madrid's interest in Alexander-Arnold shows how important the player is regarded for the team structure. He will be under contract with the royal until 2031 and should in particular replace Dani Carvajal on the defensive that is not available due to injuries. Real Madrid's President Florentino Pérez and coach Xabi Alonso support this obligation, as they are convinced that Alexander's playing style fits perfectly with the tactical requirements of the association. He will also play alongside Jude Bellingham, another prominent newcomer.

preparation for the club World Cup

The FIFA Club World Championship will take place for the first time in the USA this year and will include 32 teams. Real Madrid, as a Champions League record winner, will meet some well-known opponents in the group phase, including Al Hilal from Saudi Arabia, CF Pachuca from Mexico and RB Salzburg from Austria. These rules of the Mamut-tactical challenge ensure that all players have to be in top form to win the title.

Real Madrid had a mixed results this season, starting with an early departure in the Champions League, a narrow defeat in the cup final against arch -rival Barcelona and a second place in the league behind Hansi Flick's team. The only bright spot was the win of the UEFA Super Cup at the beginning of the season. Xabi Alonso, the new trainer, has now set the goal of winning the World Cup to improve the disappointing course of the season.

squad from Real Madrid

The squad, which was registered for the club World Cup, includes numerous top players, including:

Due to injury, David Alaba is missing in the contingent, which also contains the defensive. The upcoming games in the club World Cup will be crucial for whether Real Madrid can get back into success after a mixed season. The anticipation for the competition and the new team dynamics among the new trainer are noticeable.