David Alaba’s fate problems: staying at Real or a new chapter?

In European football, there are once again unexpected transfer news: Real Madrid’s management this summer has decided to sell Austrian defender David Alaba in order to reduce the team’s wage fund and free up assets, reports as.com. The future of the experienced defender, on whom the club spends large sums, is currently at the center of discussions.

At the same time, David Alaba himself is not yet ready to leave the club and has stated his intention to remain with the “Royal Club” until the end of his current contract. The agreement between the Austrian defender and Madrid is valid until June 30, 2026. It is noted that Alaba chooses to stay at Real specifically to restore his top sports form before next summer’s World Cup.

For the 33-year-old footballer, the past season turned out to be difficult: at the end of June he received a severe injury, and now his further fate depends on the results of rehabilitation. The club, on the other hand, intends to ease the salary burden and open the way for other transfers by selling Alaba.

According to available information, David Alaba is considered not only the second highest-paid defender in Spain, but in all of Europe. In the Madrid super club, only Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior earn more than David. Media sources write that Alaba’s weekly salary is 415,000 euros.

In recent seasons, Alaba’s contribution to the team has noticeably decreased. Due to a series of serious injuries and recovery processes, he participated in only 14 matches in the last season.

Football experts emphasize that in this situation, the club and the player need to find an optimal solution. If the rehabilitation is successful, Alaba may once again occupy a significant place in Real’s lineup. However, there is a high probability that major changes will occur in the club’s financial policy and transfer strategy. Fans, meanwhile, are waiting with anticipation for the decision regarding David Alaba’s future. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!