The goalkeeper could now jump straight into Enzo Maresca's starting line-up at the Club World Cup this summer ahaed of the unconvincing Robert Sanchez. In order to sign Alexander-Arnold before the start of the Club World Cup, Real Madrid have paid Liverpool £10million. Like Real Madrid, Bayern were able to reach an agreement with Leverkusen to allow the defender to sign ahead of the Club World Cup. The 19-year-old completed a £26.9m move to the Bundesliga side ahead of the Club World Cup. However, he ultimately chose Chelsea and is now set to make his debut at the Club World Cup.

Source: The Times June 11, 2025 21:09 UTC