The Premier League may lead the world in revenue and spending power.
Yet Real Madrid continue to show money is not the only attraction.
They have mastered the art of signing world-class players for free.
This summer, Trent Alexander-Arnold joined from Liverpool.
Madrid paid just €10m to register him early for the Club World Cup.
He would otherwise have arrived without a transfer fee in 2025.
It follows recent free signings of Alaba, Rudiger, and Mbappe.
Each arrived from Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain.
Now Alexander-Arnold has joined from Liverpool, another European giant.
La Liga commentator Phil Kitromilides explained the draw.
“Real Madrid is the biggest thing you will ever do in your career,” he said.
Even players at their boyhood clubs find the lure irresistible.
The club’s history of relentless success fuels this phenomenon.
From Bernd Schuster to Steve McManaman, stars have long arrived for free.
Madrid’s prestige continues to make them the ultimate destination.
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