Translation: Barcelona has tried to steal a signing that Real Madrid has practically closed

This player is also highly admired within the azulgrana sports management, but it seems that his future is already linked to the Santiago Bernabéu

Héctor Andreu | 19 Mar 2025 | 17.10
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The transfer market continues to generate anticipation for the upcoming season, and one of the names causing the most talk is Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Liverpool full-back's contract ends in June 2025, making him one of the most sought-after players in the market. Although Real Madrid has been working on his arrival for months, FC Barcelona attempted to change the course of the operation with a surprising offensive in recent weeks.

Barça tried to persuade the Englishman to consider playing at Camp Nou, but the player's response was clear. Alexander-Arnold made it evident that his only wish is to wear the Real Madrid shirt. “I want to play at the Bernabéu,” the footballer reportedly told the Catalan emissaries, dispelling any doubts about his future, as reported on 'DefensaCentral'.

Real Madrid has his signing practically sealed

For some time now, Real Madrid has been closely monitoring the full-back's situation, aware that his contract with Liverpool allows him to freely negotiate his next destination. Despite English club's attempts to retain him, renewal negotiations have not progressed, and everything indicates that the player will leave next summer.

Barcelona's insistence on trying to snatch this signing from their eternal rival has been futile. Madrid's need to reinforce the right-back position has made Alexander-Arnold a priority for the White's sports management. Unless an unexpected change occurs, his arrival at the Santiago Bernabéu is practically sealed.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Barcelona ha intentado robar al Real Madrid un fichaje que tienen prácticamente cerrado