
EXCLUSIVE Inside Trent Alexander-Arnold's first week at Real Madrid: The only thing 'exemplary' student struggled with, Jude Bellingham's role, a 'foreign rondo'... and how long ex-Liverpool star has REALLY been learning Spanish
The formalities around Trent Alexander-Arnold 's unveiling lasted a day last Thursday and the following morning, the 26-year-old was straight down to business as he trained for the first time in Real Madrid colours.
Come Saturday, Madrid travelled to Miami and over the last few days, reality has started to settle in for Alexander-Arnold here in the Sunshine State.

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