Trent Alexander-Arnold may need to adjust to a strict fine system if he completes his expected move to Real Madrid this summer.
The 26-year-old right-back is reportedly close to finalizing a five-year contract with the Spanish giants, according to The Guardian, though neither Liverpool nor Real Madrid have officially confirmed the deal. If the transfer goes through, Alexander-Arnold will join a star-studded squad featuring Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Junior.
Beyond adapting to the language, Carlo Ancelotti’s tactics, and the intense scrutiny of the Spanish media, he may also have to familiarize himself with a rigorous disciplinary system.
A leaked fine list from 2019, when Zinedine Zidane was in charge, outlined penalties ranging from €250 to €3,000 depending on the infraction, as reported by MARCA via Deportes Cuatro.
Players who arrive just five minutes late to training face a €250 fine, which increases to €500 for a 15-minute delay and can exceed €1,000 for further tardiness. An unjustified absence from training could cost up to €3,000.
Additionally, Madrid enforces strict mobile phone policies. Players can be fined for using their phones during physiotherapy sessions or on the team bus unless they are on silent mode, with penalties ranging from €250 to €1,000. Missing the mandatory weekly weigh-in carries similar fines.
One of the more unusual reported rules states that players require club approval before leaving Madrid. They must also seek permission for commercial or media activities, conduct press conferences in club attire, and refrain from having visitors in their hotel rooms when the team is staying together.
It’s important to note that these regulations were last reported in 2019, and Real Madrid has not confirmed their accuracy or whether they remain in place today.