Trent Alexander-Arnold signs for Real Madrid in time for Club World Cup
Liverpool have agreed a deal for Trent Alexander-Arnold to join Real Madrid on 1 June.
Reports suggest the Reds have secured €10m from the Spanish giants for the early release of the full-back.
The new Premier League champions confirmed a deal had been reached for him to join Real prior to the expiry of his Liverpool contract on 30 June, and Real said this would enable the England international to play for the Spanish side at this summer's Club World Cup.
The Reds confirmed a fee had been paid to secure the 26-year-old's services at the start of June rather than from 1 July, with Real announcing Alexander-Arnold had agreed a six-year contract.
A Liverpool club statement said: "Alexander-Arnold joined the club's academy at the age of six and progressed through the ranks to make his senior competitive debut in October 2016.
"He now departs Anfield after 354 appearances and 23 goals for the club, as well as lifting eight major honours alongside his team-mates, which consist of two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup and two League Cups.
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