Real Madrid Advises Alexander-Arnold to Leave in Summer

Real Madrid has reportedly advised Trent Alexander-Arnold to seek a new club this summer, less than a year after the England international joined from Liverpool. The 27-year-old right-back, who signed in the summer of 2025 following the expiration of his contract at Anfield, has struggled with injuries and limited playing time at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Alexander-Arnold's transfer to Real Madrid came after prolonged negotiations, with the Spanish club paying a modest fee of around 10 million euros to secure him early and include him in their FIFA Club World Cup squad. He made his debut in that tournament, but his integration into the team has been hampered by recurring injuries, including a recent thigh issue that has sidelined him until at least February 2026. In total, he has appeared in just 11 matches across all competitions this season, with only eight starts in La Liga.

The decision stems from a shift in coaching staff. Xabi Alonso, who replaced Carlo Ancelotti in the summer, was sacked earlier this month after a six-month tenure marked by reported dressing-room unrest. His successor, Alvaro Arbeloa, a former Liverpool player, has deemed Alexander-Arnold surplus to...