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Real Madrid Retain Trent Alexander-Arnold for Second Season

8/20/2026

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Real Madrid have retained Trent Alexander-Arnold for a second season under coach José Mourinho.
Alexander-Arnold was omitted from England manager Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad after a mixed debut season.
He made 30 appearances last term despite two muscle injuries.
Mourinho praised Alexander-Arnold’s versatility as a right-back.
Defender Denzel Dumfries joined from Inter for €25 million and will likely start the La Liga opener at Espanyol.

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Real Madrid have retained Trent Alexander-Arnold for a second season under coach José Mourinho.
Alexander-Arnold was omitted from England manager Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad after a mixed debut season.
He made 30 appearances last term despite two muscle injuries.
Mourinho praised Alexander-Arnold’s versatility as a right-back.
Defender Denzel Dumfries joined from Inter for €25 million and will likely start the La Liga opener at Espanyol.