Real Madrid is about to reveal its next markAnd the figures concerned cause a movement over the football world. Trent Alexander-Arnoldwho recently confirmed that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2024-25 season after two decades of service at Anfield.
But in the earliest stages of this widespread saga, the actual size of his financial package was held under cover. Headlines teased his moves with phrases like ‘insane’and ‘crazy’ Salary – and now, when the details appear, that phrase shows correctly.
The 26-year-old England International published its decision after Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat against ChelseaShare an emotional farewell video and statement. With 352 performances, 23 goals and 92 assistsAlexander-Arnold’s legacy as a home-grown icon is already safe.
βI have achieved all my childhood dreams at Liverpool“ he said in the video. “But now is the right time for a new challenge.”
The Red admitted his departure with gratitudesays he leaves with appreciation for his role in the club’s modern success, which includes Two Premier League titles.
Real Madrid’s Agreement: Length, Terms and Large numbers
The generally expected move to Real Madrid will see Alexander-Arnold join with colleague Englishman Jude Bellingham, Vinicius and Kylian MbappeIn what becomes a dream group for life after Carlo Ancelotti.
According to several sources, including Fabrizio Romano and Sky Sports Sacha TavolieriThe Alexander-Arnold will sign a five-year contract with A base salary of approximately $ 15 million ($ 17 million) per year. That figure exceeds its Liverpool salary by approximately $ 4 million ($ 4.5 million) annuallyWhich makes this one of the most lucrative offers in their career – even if it doesn’t top Madrid’s payroll.
“Trent Alexander-Arnold is prepared to receive a significant increase in salary on Real,” Wrote Tavolieri. “He will earn β¬ 15 million per year before taxes and bonuses.”
π¨ | ππππππππ: Agreement between Real Madrid & Trent Alexander-Arnold. π€ β β Alexander-Arnold will sign a 5-year contract at Real Madrid. β β His salary would be close to β¬ 15 million gross per year.
In addition to his salary, He is expected to pocket a signing bonus of $ 20 million ($ 23 million)spread out over the length of his contract. This type of bonus is becoming more common for free transfers, where clubs avoid a traditional transfer fee and instead compensate the player directly.
Still, compared to Kylian Mbappes reported signing bonus of β¬ 150 million ($ 170.5 million), Alexander-Arnold’s figure is modest. Mbappe is reported 30 million euros ($ 34 million) per year in bonuses aloneOn top of a base salary of similar size and holds him on top of the Galactico wage scale. VinΓcius Jr. also remains before Alexander-Arnold in Madrid’s wage hierarchy.
