The Spanish sports newspaper “Marca” revealed that Real Madrid, the champions of the League,
has terminated the agreement with Bayern Munich, in order to include the latter’s defender David Alaba,
starting from next season.
The newspaper said that Alaba will join the royal team when his contract with the European champion
expires on June 30, and it will be Real Madrid’s first deals for the new season.
The 28-year-old Austrian defender was free to negotiate with any club starting from the first of January,
and Real Madrid did not waste time to sign him, knowing that Alaba underwent an early medical examination
before joining the Spanish capital’s team.
According to the newspaper quoted by Alaba’s agent Benny Zahavi, the player was the focus of attention
of Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain, after his relationship with Bayern Munich
reached a dead-end for financial reasons.
As confirmed by “Marca” earlier, the Royal Club offered Alaba an annual salary of 10 million euros and a contract
extending to 4 seasons.
Since moving to Bayern in 2010, Alaba has played with the Bavarian team 408 games, scoring 32 goals and
49 assists, and has helped the team win 25 titles, including the 2013 and 2020 UEFA Champions League.
Alaba distinguished by the tactical flexibility that any coach would like, as he can play as a center-back,
left-back or defensive midfielder, and also characterized by elaborate shots that pose a danger to
the opponents’ guards.
Although he was primarily a defender, Alaba was not sent off throughout his career and received only 17 yellow
cards, making him the newest “cleanest” player in Europe.
