Where does David Alaba play after leaving Real Madrid? Understand the current condition of the Austria captain
Defender David Alaba, captain of the Austrian national team, is scheduled to return to the pitch this Monday (22), in a clash against the Argentine national team. His career includes notable spells at major clubs such as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, keeping fans’ curiosity about his present alive.
A common question among fans is whether the Austrian defender still has ties to the Spanish team and which club he currently belongs to. The athlete’s situation will be detailed below.
David Alaba’s stay at Real Madrid
Real Madrid confirmed David Alaba’s departure in May this year, following the end of his contract with the team. At 33 years old, the experienced defender ended his journey with the club from the Spanish capital, where he accumulated 131 games and an impressive total of 11 trophies.
In his successful career with the Merengue club, he celebrated winning two Champions Leagues, two Club World Cups, two UEFA Super Cups, two Spanish Championships, one Copa del Rey and two Spanish Super Cups.
On the occasion of the player’s farewell, the president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, made a point of highlighting Alaba’s relevance to the history of the institution.
“David Alaba won the affection of all Real Madrid fans for his dedication, his hard work and for an iconic image on our journey towards the 14th Champions League, which symbolized the celebration of a victory and is now part of our club’s history. Real Madrid will always be his home,” said Florentino Pérez in a statement.
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David Alaba’s current club status
Currently, David Alaba is without a contract, making him a free agent capable of negotiating with any club. After his departure from Real Madrid, the versatile defender’s name was associated with several top clubs on the European football scene.
The Italian team Juventus expressed interest in the athlete even before the end of his contract with the Spanish team, however, the negotiations did not progress. Manchester United, from England, also emerged as one of the potential destinations for the Austrian player.
However, to date, no transaction has been completed. While his club future remains uncertain, Alaba is fully dedicated to the World Cup, where the Austrian national team competes in Group J, facing Argentina, Australia and Jordan. For an unrelated athlete, the tournament represents an essential showcase for the transfer market.
Alaba’s performance in the previous season
- 22 games played
- 0 goals scored
- 1 registered assistance
