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FIFA Club World Cup: Liverpool FC have officially confirmed that an offer from Real Madrid for Trent Alexander-Arnold has been accepted, paving the way for the defender to join the Spanish giants when the summer transfer window opens on June 1.

The England international will make the switch to La Liga just ahead of the expiry of his current contract with the Reds. While the specific transfer fee remains undisclosed, Liverpool stated that they will receive compensation for the 25-year-old’s services.

"Liverpool FC can confirm an offer has been accepted for Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid for his transfer upon the opening of the June transfer window," said the club statement released on Friday.