Liverpool's former right side expired, but the Merengues decided to pay compensation for recruiting it in Santiago Bernabéu in time to compete in the Club World Cup.
Real Madrid could have had it for free in July, and Alexander-Arnold would have only missed three games from the group phase against Pachuca, Al-Hilal and RB Salzburg. This is why the announcement in England that the Merengues would pay not the 5 million euros initially announced, but 10 million euros for its services was a surprise.
Trent Alexander-Arnold should affect a colossal signature bonus
The 26 -year -old will not be injured by this transfer either. Although Real Madrid finally paid compensation, Alexander-Arnold held his promise and reduced his contract to make him affordable for Real Madrid. It will therefore be treated in the same way as Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba, who did the same in Chelsea and Bayern Munich respectively, although Kylian Mbappé is the most blatant example. According to MD, Alexander-Arnold is expected to receive a bonus at the signing of 20 million euros from the Merengues.
Expenses not yet finalized for Real Madrid
Despite everything, given the quality of the right side and its age, this five -year contract is ultimately profitable on the transfer market. Real Madrid has already spent 60 million euros for Dean Huijsen de Bournemouth, and the Merengues are currently working to recruit the left side of Benfica, Alvaro Carreras. It is rumored that Real Madrid would also target a midfielder, but if it does it, it does not intend to spend much.
