Arnold must see! What have the top 6 English stars who join Real Madrid experienced?

26-year-old Arnold has previously announced that he will leave Liverpool after the end of the season and is expected to join Real Madrid.

Arnold will become the seventh England player to play for Real Madrid in his professional era. How did he have a career as the six pioneers before him? Let’s take a look together next.

Laury Cunningham (1979-1984)

Real Madrid spent £950,000 to sign Cunningham from West Brom in 1979. As one of the "Three Black Men", he was impressed with Regis and Batson during the West Brom period.

The left winger shined in his debut in Spain, scoring two goals. Cunningham helped the team win the La Liga title in 1980 and made a appearance in the European Cup final against Liverpool the following year. Later, he joined Manchester United on loan and transferred to Marseille in 1984.

Cunningham played for Leicester City, Charleroi and Wimbledon, and returned to Madrid to join Vallecano in 1988. Unfortunately, in 1989, he died in a car accident in Madrid at the age of 33.

Steve McManaman (1999-2003)

Like Arnold, McManaman also joined Real Madrid from Liverpool.

This delicate winger quickly won the fans' love at the Bernabeu, with his iconic long hair and chic style impressed.

McManaman helped the team win six trophies in four years, including goals in the 2000 Champions League final. In 2003, he left Real Madrid and returned to the Premier League to join Manchester City, and later retired. After retiring from the

, McManaman became a well-known commentator and worked for Setanta Sports, BT Sport and ESPN.

David Beckham (2003-2007)

In 2003, Real Madrid brought Manchester United superstar Beckham into his command and started his "Galaxy Battleship" career. Beckham formed a fantasy lineup with superstars such as Ronaldo, Raul, Zidane and Carlos.

Despite his love for fashion and vintage and fortune, Beckham has won the respect of Spanish fans with his outstanding professional qualities, fighting spirit and superb football skills.

During his time at the age of his time, Real Madrid never realized his long-cherished wish of "Ten Champions". But in 2007 he helped the team win the La Liga title and then moved to the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Beckham is still active in the business field after he retired in 2013. Now that he just turned 50, he is still the boss of MLS Miami International, and personally promoted the big deal for Messi to join in 2023.

Michael Irving (2004-2005)

Like McManaman, Irving also transferred from Liverpool to Real Madrid. However, the Golden Globe winner's life at the Bernabeu was not satisfactory and was suppressed by Ronaldo and Raul for a long time.

A year later, Real Madrid sold Irving to Newcastle at double the price. He also played for Manchester United after that and spent his last season of his career at Stoke City. After retiring, Irving became a commentator at BT Sport.

Jonathan Woodgate (2004-2007)

Woodgate transferred to Real Madrid from Newcastle in 2004, but suffered a legendary "disastrous debut".

The defender was troubled by injuries and waited for 17 months to make his debut. He scored an own goal in just 25 minutes on the court, and was sent off by a red card in the game.

Woodgate made only 14 appearances in his first season with Real Madrid and was then loaned to Middlesbrough, ending his Real Madrid career.

He later joined Tottenham and won the 2008 League Cup, which was also the last time Tottenham has won an important trophy so far.

Woodgate took up the coaching position after retiring in 2016, coaching Middlesbrough and Bournemouth, and currently serves as an assistant coach at Middlesbrough.

Bellingham (2023 to present)

In the summer of 2023, Bellingham transferred from Dortmund to Real Madrid for £115 million. He scored goals in his debut in La Liga, scoring five goals in the first four games, quickly conquering fans.

The 21-year-old midfielder has won La Liga and Champions League titles and is fiercely competing with Barcelona for the league title this season.

Finally, do you think Arnold can succeed in Real Madrid?