Then came the confirmation of what everyone knew would come. Liverpool supporters have given Trent Alexander-Arnold a very mixed farewell at Anfield, on Friday he will be applauded as a Real Madrid player. The La Liga giant has been in a hurry to get the right-back ready before the Club World Cup, this impatience has come at a cost.
Liverpool have a contract with the 26-year-old until June, Real Madrid start the Club World Cup midway through the month. It was reported that Real Madrid were trying to secure an early transfer at no cost, but Liverpool, who have invested heavily in Alexander-Arnold throughout their time at the club, refused to be left completely empty-handed at the exit.
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Real Madrid confirm Alexander-Arnold will join the Club World Cup, English Goal writes this has cost the Spaniards 10 million euros.
This gives Liverpool back a nice amount, as well as not having to pay June wages in a season that has already ended.
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