A substantial fines list is something that Trent Alexander-Arnold might have to get used to if he decides to sign with Real Madrid this summer.
According to reports by The Guardian, Alexander-Arnold, who is 26 years old, is reportedly close to finalising a five-year deal with Real Madrid. However, both Liverpool and Real have not confirmed the transfer.
There is a wide range of talent in the Spanish capital, and it is likely that the right-back will join the ranks of other talented players such as Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Junior.
If he decides to join the La Liga team, he will have to become familiar with the language, the playing style of Carlo Ancelotti’s team, and the cutthroat nature of the Spanish media. Also, it is possible that he will have to get used to a strict list of fines.
Deportes Cuatro was able to obtain the details of the alleged Madrid fine list, which was ‘leaked’ in 2019. This occurred in 2019, when Zinedine Zidane was serving as the head coach of Madrid. MARCA was the source of the information.
According to the report, a player may be subject to a fine that ranges anywhere from €250 to €3,000, taking into consideration the rule that they have broken.
The document states that a player can incur a penalty of €250 for being late to training by as little as five minutes, this penalty increases to €500 if they are 15 minutes late, and the penalty can even go beyond €1000 for a delay of more than ten minutes. A ‘unjustifiable’ absence from training can lead to a fine of up to three thousand euros for the player.
Of course, that is not all. ‘Misuse’ of mobile phones can result in monetary penalties for Los Blancos players, including situations in which they are being treated by physiotherapists or on the team coach, in which case it is expected that their phones will be put on silent.
There is a possibility that a fine of €250 could increase to between €500 and €1,000, which is the same amount, if players fail to be weighed, which is something that the team is expected to do just once per week.
In what is arguably the most peculiar of the document’s purported rules, it is stated that players may even be subject to disciplinary action if they leave the city of Madrid without first obtaining permission from the club.
Before taking part in any activities that involve the media or commercial endeavours, players are required to obtain permission from the club. According to additional regulations, players are required to hold press conferences while dressed in club attire. Additionally, if the team is staying at a hotel, visitors are not permitted in the players’ rooms.
It is imperative that it be emphasised that the alleged documents that were mentioned are from 2019, and it is possible that the club’s procedures have evolved since then. Moreover, Real Madrid has not provided any confirmation that the list is accurate.
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