• Trent Alexander-Arnold has signed a six-year deal with Real Madrid.
• The England defender leaves Liverpool after more than 20 years.
• He is set to play in the Club World Cup starting June 14 in the United States.
• Liverpool received a transfer fee of approximately €10 million.

Real Madrid has officially confirmed the signing of England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year deal, with the club stating he will participate in the upcoming Club World Cup. Alexander-Arnold joins Real after over two decades with Liverpool, having made 354 appearances since his senior debut in 2016, according to Channel News Asia and Southern China Morning Post.

The transfer was facilitated for a fee of €10 million (approximately $11.32 million), enabling the defender to join before his contract with Liverpool officially ended on June 30. The decision was made to ensure he is available for the Club World Cup, set to commence on June 14 in the United States, as reported by BBC and Reuters.

Acknowledging his departure, Alexander-Arnold expressed that Liverpool was "my whole life" but noted the need for a new challenge, indicating his growth both professionally and personally. He has enjoyed significant success at Liverpool, including winning two Premier League titles and the Champions League, according to Al Jazeera and Anadolu Agency.

As he joins Real Madrid, Alexander-Arnold aims to bolster their defense, an area of concern following recent injury struggles within the squad. Coach Xabi Alonso hopes his skills will address these defensive gaps as Real continues to rebuild after a challenging season, mentioned in Channel News Asia.