The new defense of Real Madrid, The English Trent Alexander-Arnold, said Thursday that it arrives to be part of the success of the White Club and has grown up seeing it conquering three consecutive Champions League.
“I have grown up seeing Madrid three Champions in a row. It is not surprising to see Madrid winning titles. I want to be part of all the success from now on. The club has a winning mentality, “he told a press conference after the presentation as a new signing of the merengue team.
From his new coach, Xabi Alonso, he told him that he has transmitted that he was an idol for him and that working with him is a dream come true: “He has impacted on the way I play. I did impossible things and has influenced me when it comes to working and training hard.”
Alexander-Arnold, whose signing was announced on May 30, The medical examination passed before the firm and will join the team expedition that will play the Club World Cup in the United States from June 14.
The British side will wear dorsal 12 in his first tournament as a Real Madrid player, in which He could debut on June 18 against Al Hilal.
Regarding his rival in the position of right side, the footballer praised Dani Carvajal, who spent last season in the dry dock due to a knee injury.
“He is a fantastic player. He respects everything he has achieved. He is not achieved without talent and no hard work,” he said.
“I just want to play, it is the important thing. That is decided by the coach, I have to train well and demonstrate what I can do. If I have the opportunity to do it next week, I will do my best,” said the player who will start training on Friday with his new teammates.
– Similarities –
Asked about the differences between Liverpool, his previous club, and Real Madrid, he just said that he has been lucky to play “with the largest team in England” and “now with the largest in Spain.”
“Both have dominated and won their leagues. It is an honor to be able to represent the two. They have many similarities. In Liverpool they hoped we won titles and here too,” he said.
Before, the defense was presented in Society in the Sports City of Valdebebas, located on the outskirts of the capital.
“Thank you all for this opportunity. Signing for Madrid does not happen every day. It is a dream come true“said Alexander-Arnold in a perfect Spaniard who surprised many of the attendees.
“I really want to teach my game to the Madrid players. I am aware of the responsibility of playing here. I will give everything to teach my game and win many titles,” the 26 -year -old defense continued.
In the act, the white president Florentino Pérez stressed that the World Cup is the next challenge of the team and highlighted the player as reinforcement.
“You are one of the defenses with the most assists in the history of the English League. You have been part of the FIFA World Eleven in 2020 and twice of the UEFA ideal team,” Pérez said.
Alexander-Arnold passed through the Liverpool Academy and won the Champions League with his childhood club in 2019, as well as the Titles of the Premier League in 2020 and 2025.
He also conquered a Club World Cup, a European Super Cup, an England Cup, two glasses of the League and an England Super Cup.
The player has been international since 2018 with England, a selection with which he has played two World Cups (2018 and 2022) and a Eurocup (2024).