Trent Alexander-Arnold is now officially a Real Madrid player, and his move isn’t just a major boost for the Spanish giants — it’s also a massive payday for the English full-back. Coming in as a free agent after his contract with Liverpool ended, the 26-year-old will pocket a $21.7 million signing bonus (€20 million), similar to what David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger got in similar situations.

A long, lucrative deal

The contract he signed with Real Madrid runs until June 2031 and includes a gross annual salary of $16.3 million — that’s $312,000 per week. With this wage, Alexander-Arnold now ranks among the highest earners at the club, just behind superstars like Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, and Alaba himself.

Even though he was a free agent, Madrid decided to bring him in early so he could take part in the Club World Cup starting June 14, paying Liverpool around $10.8 million to cover the final days of his contract. The move shows just how eager the club was to have him available right away — reportedly at the request of Xabi Alonso.

A release clause from another planet and big-money investment overall

On top of his hefty contract, the English right-back will have a release clause that’s basically untouchable: $1.086 billion (€1 billion). That kind of clause shows how much faith the club has in Alexander-Arnold’s long-term value and potential as a key player, especially in a position where Madrid needed reinforcements.

Between the signing bonus, salary, and the fee paid to Liverpool, the total cost of bringing in Alexander-Arnold has already gone over $48.8 million — and that’s without counting any performance-related bonuses. It’s a bold move by Real Madrid, one that shows their determination to dominate both on the pitch and in the headlines.

The arrival of the Englishman strengthens the defensive line ahead of a crucial season for the club. It also reinforces the idea that Real Madrid continues to be the dream destination for the world’s top talents — combining history, ambition, and global reach like no other team.