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Real Madrid Keep Trent Alexander-Arnold Amid England Omission

8/9/2026

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Real Madrid will not sell right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer.
He joined Liverpool in summer 2025 for €10 million (£8.4 million) and has played in 35 of 62 matches.
New manager José Mourinho will have him compete with Denzel Dumfries for the right-back spot.
England coach Thomas Tuchel omitted Alexander-Arnold from the 2026 World Cup squad.

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Real Madrid will not sell right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer.
He joined Liverpool in summer 2025 for €10 million (£8.4 million) and has played in 35 of 62 matches.
New manager José Mourinho will have him compete with Denzel Dumfries for the right-back spot.
England coach Thomas Tuchel omitted Alexander-Arnold from the 2026 World Cup squad.