Trent Alexander-Arnold joins Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool
England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has joined Real Madrid on a six-year deal after more than two decades at Liverpool, the La Liga club said on Friday.
Real added that the 26-year-old will be available to play in next month's Club World Cup.
'Liverpool will receive a fee for his services, with the deal to be concluded once the window opens on June 1,' Liverpool said in a statement, confirming his departure.
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