Trent Alexander Arnold is set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer after 20 years of relationship with Liverpool.
The 26-year-old right-back signs a five-year contract with the Spanish giants. This includes substantial signature bonuses and a significant salary increase, according to the Sun.
England International refused to sign a new contract at Anfield and decided to say goodbye to his boyhood club for a new challenge.
It has not yet been confirmed that he is on his way to join Real Madrid, but that is the worst secret of football as the right-back has long linked to his move to the Santiago Bernabeu and the Spanish Giants have not kept a secret from admiring Liverpool players.
Alexander Arnold has gained a huge amount
According to Marca, Alexander Arnold will receive a signature bonus of approximately 20 million euros (£17 million) distributed over the term of the contract.
His annual salary is expected to be around 15 million euros (£13 million), indicating a marked increase from his earnings in Liverpool.
Despite efforts to keep him on Liverpool’s lucrative contract extension, Alexander Arnold chose a new challenge in Spain.
He expressed his desire for personal and professional growth as the main motivation for the movement.
Real Madrid is desperate for a new right back
Real Madrid’s interest in Alexander Arnold has intensified after the injury to a key player in their defensive position.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side has been using Lucas Vasquez and Federico Valverde as right backs this season.
Money may not be a major factor in leaving Alexander Arnold’s club, but it still plays a role in the minds of players.
Signing him as a free agent, Real Madrid gives players the opportunity to spend money on giving players a sign-on bonus.
As far as Liverpool is concerned, they have already started working to replace the right-back, and are keeping an eye on Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremy Fripon’s move.
The £80 million Premier League star wants to leave his club to join Liverpool this summer