Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Proposed Real Madrid Deal Won’t Be Lavish, Says Fabrizio Romano
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold’s potential contract with Real Madrid won’t involve an extravagant salary.
With his current Liverpool deal set to expire in summer 2025, the Spanish giants have reportedly seized the opportunity, closely tracking the 26-year-old’s situation for nearly a year. Now, a move appears to be nearing completion.
Romano: Trent’s salary will align with Real Madrid’s wage structure Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Romano revealed that the offer presented to Alexander-Arnold fits “within the club’s policy.”
Reports suggest the contract would be worth over £200,000 per week — boosted further by a significant signing-on fee, though the exact figure remains undisclosed.
While it may not be a massive leap compared to his current £180,000-a-week salary at Liverpool (per Capology), it still represents a notable pay bump.
Money isn’t the driving factor – ambition is
Let’s not be mistaken — while the financial package may not rival the world’s highest earners, it’s unlikely that Trent is making this move for monetary reasons alone.
Liverpool reportedly tabled a stunning offer to make him the highest-paid English player in Premier League history, with wages surpassing £300,000 per week — a clear show of intent from the club.
Yet, it seems personal ambition is steering the right-back’s future. His desire to create a lasting football legacy, perhaps including dreams of becoming the first fullback to win the Ballon d’Or, appears to be a key motivator.
Whether that vision is fulfilled in Madrid remains to be seen — but there’s no doubt that it could come at the cost of his legacy at Liverpool