Trent Alexander-Arnold told 'defining trait' for all Real Madrid players as president Florentino Perez lays out expectations for new signing from Liverpool

During the official unveiling, Real president Perez addressed the gathered audience and took a moment to share words of encouragement and insight with the new signing. The Blancos chief highlighted what truly sets Real Madrid apart from other clubs, noting that, beyond world-class ability, players who succeed at the Bernabeu are also Madridistas at heart.

Alexander-Arnold will team up with close friend Jude Bellingham at the Spanish capital, and taking that cue, Perez said: "At Real Madrid, you will find teammates who form a great family, some of them good friends of yours, like our dear Jude Bellingham. And I want you to know that the defining trait of Real Madrid is that, in addition to being great players, they are all true Madridistas. You will quickly understand what Real Madrid is. Every title is a boost to try again."

Addressing the media for the first time in his new colours, Alexander-Arnold conveyed his joy and eagerness to begin this next stage of his career in fluent Spanish, which won over Madridistas across the globe.

“Thank you all for this opportunity,” he began. "Signing for Madrid doesn't happen every day. It's a dream come true. I'm really looking forward to showing my game to the Real Madrid fans. I'm aware of the responsibility that comes with playing here. I'm going to give it my all to show off my game and win lots of titles. Thank you very much, and hala Madrid!"

With his exceptional passing range, set-piece threat and attacking instincts, Alexander-Arnold’s style of play is expected to align well with Real Madrid’s high-octane football. Fans are eager to see how he adapts to La Liga and whether he can replicate the influence he had in the Premier League under a new tactical framework set up by Xabi Alonso.

"Very, very exciting for me. A day that I have been waiting for a long time now. Very excited, very happy, very proud to be here," he said. "It's a dream to be here but there is still a lot of hard work to do and I'm excited to get started straight away. It's an exciting time for me."

Alexander-Arnold’s first taste of action in a Real Madrid shirt will come in the United States when Los Blancos open their campaign on June 18 against Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. Following that fixture, the Spanish giants will go on to face Mexico’s Pachuca and Austrian club RB Salzburg in the group stage.