In Madrid’s famous club Real, major changes are expected with the end of the new season. According to the Spanish press, in particular “Bernabeu Digital,” defenders David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger are on the verge of leaving the team.
According to sources, both players are not included in head coach Xabi Alonso’s long-term plans. The coach prefers to see Dean Huijsen and Éder Militão as the main central defensive pair. Therefore, the future of the Austrian and German players in the “royal club” remains uncertain.
In addition, it is reported that the club’s management is dissatisfied with their frequent injuries. The Madrid club already offered the players exit options in the summer, but both Alaba and Rüdiger refused.
Thus, at present the most likely scenario is that both players will leave Real as free agents after their current contracts expire, that is, in June 2026. Naturally, this will lead to serious changes in the squad.
For Real fans, this news may be somewhat sad, since both Alaba and Rüdiger in recent years have made a worthy contribution to the club’s successes and remain remembered as reliable defenders. However, in football, renewal is always necessary, and Xabi Alonso seems to be firmly adhering to his plan.
Now the main question: how will Real rebuild its defensive line in the coming seasons, and can the Huijsen – Militão pair become the key to the club’s long-term success? Fans may see the answer in the near future.
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