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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jude Bellingham responds to Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid move being made official
Jude Bellingham responds to Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid move being made official Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has provided his reaction to close friend Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Spain's capital at last being confirmed. The name of defender Alexander-Arnold of course dominated the headlines across Spanish football on Friday. Advertisement This came after Real Madrid, after months of speculation, finally announced the Englishman's signing on a long-term contract from Liverpool. As per a statement across Los Blancos' website and social media platforms: 'Real Madrid C. F. and Liverpool FC have reached an agreement to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold for the next six seasons, from 1 June 2025 to 30 June 2031.' Messages of well wishes have since come pouring in for Alexander-Arnold, chiefly on the part of the Real Madrid faithful. As alluded to above, though, also publicly welcoming the 26-year-old to his new home at the Santiago Bernabéu was a current member of Xabi Alonso's squad. Advertisement Taking to his official Instagram account, Jude Bellingham unveiled a photo of he and Alexander-Arnold playing for England, accompanied by the caption: 'Welcome trentarnold66!' Conor Laird – GSFN
Daily Mail
20 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Borussia Dortmund hold further talks with Jobe Bellingham as Sunderland star considers following in brother Jude's footsteps - amid interest from two other Bundesliga clubs
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has held further talks with Jobe Bellingham over a potential move from Sunderland. The 19-year old, who clinched promotion to the Premier League with Sunderland on Saturday, is expected to decide on his next career move next week. Eintracht Frankfurt and Red Bull Leipzig are the other German clubs that have spoken to the 20-year-old. The younger brother of Jude Bellingham already flew to Germany earlier this week to begin talks with Frankfurt where he was given a tour of facilities. A number of Premier League sides also hold interest, but initial indications are Bellingham is preparing to follow a similar path to his brother Jude who extolled the benefits of life in Germany with Dortmund. After three years at Dortmund, Jude - who spoke to his brother via video call after the play-off final - went on to join Real Madrid, where he is now a Real Madrid regular. The younger Bellingham brother recently won promotion to the top flight with Sunderland The elder Bellingham won a Champions League medal last year, Madrid beating his old club Dortmund in the final. Sunderland have been aware of ongoing interest in Jobe since January. His previous club Birmingham City are also due a significant sell-on. The newly-promoted Premier League outfit would be keen to keep hold of the midfielder, but would earn a decent fee if he was to leave.
BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
Trent Alexander-Arnold signs for Real Madrid
Real Madrid have signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year defender announced earlier this month that he was leaving Liverpool at the end of the Spanish club are thought to have paid the Reds around £8.5million to end his contract payment means that the right-back can join Real in time to play in the Fifa Club World Cup tournament, which starts in June. What's the latest? Alexander-Arnold, a lifelong Liverpool fan, joined the club's academy after being spotted at the age of played his first match for the senior team at 18 and made more than 300 appearances for the Alexander-Arnold played for Liverpool, the club won two Premier League titles, the Champions League, Fifa Club World Cup, Uefa Super Cup, FA Cup and the League earlier this month he said he had decided to leave to experience a "new challenge" and said it was "the hardest decision" he'd ever made in his will join England team-mate Jude Bellingham who also plays for Real Madrid - plus former Liverpool and Real legend Xabi Alonso, who was unveiled as the new Real manager earlier this approved an additional transfer window for this summer, in order to allow teams to register new players for the new Club World Cup, which starts on 14 June in the United States.
New York Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Alexander-Arnold x Bellingham: The bromance set for Real Madrid
A version of this article was originally published in November 2024. We've all seen the smiles and mutual affection when Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold are together. The running joke within the England camp is that the pair are inseparable. They often sit next to each other at meal time or on the coach to games and if one is seen without the other, playful questions are asked about the absence of the missing half. Advertisement When Liverpool faced Real Madrid in the Champions League at Anfield in November, the individual battle between Alexander-Arnold and Bellingham was one of the most fascinating pre-match sub-plots, although Alexander-Arnold eventually did not come off the bench as he returned from injury. There was the expected on-field tussle between two of England's brightest talents, of course, but also their shared ambition to become the best in the world and, perhaps most pointedly, the backdrop of Alexander-Arnold's uncertain future at the time. The 26-year-old was out of contract this summer and is now set to complete his move to Madrid, who have agreed to pay Liverpool €10million (£8.4m; $11.4m) to sign him early, linking him up with his best friend in football. Alexander-Arnold and Bellingham may be close, but that does not mean they are the same characters. At Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold tended not to fit into one particular clique. As a part of the club's leadership group, he tended to straddle social groups, being close to Andy Robertson and Virgil van Dijk, in particular. Before his departure in 2023, Jordan Henderson was another good friend. Bellingham, who has just completed his second season at Madrid, having moved there from Borussia Dortmund in June 2023, is close to Vinicius Junior, Eduardo Camavinga, Ferland Mendy, Rodygo, Brahim Diaz and Aurelien Tchouameni among others. In Madrid, little is known about Bellingham's social life. Early in his time there, he visited De Maria restaurant, one of the city's most famous, with fellow new signings Arda Guler and Diaz, but he largely keeps a low profile. He is supported closely by his mother, Denise, and has spent time back in Birmingham and the surrounding area on international breaks. His friendship with Alexander-Arnold, however, continues to blossom, and last summer it became a key theme during England's run to the final of Euro 2024. When Bellingham scored England's opening goal of Euro 2024, he dropped to one knee along with Alexander-Arnold before both covered their faces with their hands. It was later explained that the celebration was an in-joke around the card game, Werewolf, that members of the team play for fun during down time. ⚪ @TrentAA 🤝 @BellinghamJude ⚪ — Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) May 30, 2025 England's official social media channels played on their friendship. The pair took part in the Football Association's Lions' Den YouTube show during the Euros, playing a 'how well do you know each other?' competition, which they giggled their way through. During a round of questions submitted by supporters, both players said they would like Denzel Washington to play them in a movie of all their lives. In October, Bellingham also surprised Alexander-Arnold by jumping out from behind a sign reading 'Happy Birthday Trent' at England's training base at St. George's Park, a moment an FA photographer duly recorded for posterity. The friendship between two of the country's bright young things is an unquestionably useful marketing tool for the FA, but there is also no doubt that it is founded on genuine affection. Alexander-Arnold and Bellingham like to socialise together after international games too, and have been on holiday as part of a larger group in the past. After the European Championship last summer they both went to Los Angeles for a break. Advertisement Yet underpinning their friendship is a steely competitiveness. When the pair meet up at England camps, there's a fierce desire to outdo one another and win, whether during training drills or practice games. In the Lions' Den show, they were asked which was the most competitive. True to form, they each chose themselves and argued afterwards about their reasons. They have plenty to be competitive about. Bellingham has taken a very different path to Alexander-Arnold, who has only ever played for Liverpool, having graduated through the club's academy. His friend, however, has had a carefully calibrated career progression — from Birmingham City to Borussia Dortmund and Madrid. Between them they have won three league titles, three domestic cups and two Champions Leagues. In 2023, Bellingham won the Ballon d'Or Kopa Trophy, awarded to the best footballer aged 21 or under, becoming the first Englishman to do so. Last year, he finished third in the overall voting. Alexander-Arnold, for his part, also has his eyes on that prize. 'I believe I can [win the Ballon d'Or],' he told Sky Sports last year. 'I want to be the first full-back to ever do it.' It is clear the pair have much in common. Now they will have the chance to fulfil their grand ambitions at the same club.
The Independent
a day ago
- Business
- The Independent
Trent Alexander-Arnold could make Real Madrid debut sooner than expected
Trent Alexander-Arnold will join Real Madrid before the Club World Cup after Liverpool agreed to a £10m transfer, preventing him from leaving on a free transfer at the end of his contract. Alexander-Arnold's contract with Liverpool was set to expire at the end of June, but he will now join Real Madrid on June 1st. The transfer fee is approximately £8.4m, with an additional amount covering his wages for June, bringing the total compensation to around £10m. Alexander-Arnold leaves Liverpool after winning multiple titles, including two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, an FA Cup, and two League Cups. His departure follows stalled contract talks and mixed reactions from Liverpool fans, and he will now team up with Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid for the Club World Cup.
