Real Madrid has already informed David Alaba and Xabi Alonso of their desire to leave the team; thus, the countdown to their departure is underway. Even though there is a great deal of respect for him in the locker room, the entity believes that his time on the squad will end this summer.
The Austrian defender, who is currently evaluating a number of highly alluring offers in Saudi Arabia, will approach his final season at the White Club with complete professionalism.
The Real Madrid board made their choice based on a number of very specific factors, including age, position in the team, and a wage that is now hard to maintain in a project that seeks to revitalise the defence.
According to DefensaCentral, the team recognises that Alaba, who is getting close to 34, can no longer be a key member of the team or earn one of the highest wages. Despite the fact that he is still a recognised, powerful athlete who is appreciated for his subdued leadership, this combination makes his renewal impossible.
Real Madrid closes a chapter with David Alaba
Alaba has been authorised by the club to negotiate since January, and it seems that the Saudi Arabian market is the most likely destination. Both monetarily and in terms of the part he would play in his new squad, the offers he is contemplating from the Middle East are quite alluring.
Alaba is obviously leaning towards the Saudi championship, where the presence of great talents and the increasing ambition of the local football scene allure him for the latter years of his career, even if Qatar has also expressed interest.
It’s obvious that Alaba’s stay in Europe is over. After competing at the highest level with Bayern and Real Madrid for more than ten years, he cannot see himself playing for another European team.
David Alaba’s departure represents a logical shift inside Real Madrid, focusing on the future while acknowledging the contribution of a player who consistently gave it his best. The Austrian will leave as he is: a football player who upheld the white shirt until the very end, a quiet leader, and a respected figure.
