Real Madrid has made a surprising announcement on their official website, confirming that Austrian centre-back David Alaba is set to leave the club. The club and the player have mutually agreed to terminate his contract, which allows Alaba to enter the transfer market as a free agent.
This marks the end of Alaba’s tenure at the Royal club, during which he celebrated triumphs in both La Liga and the Champions League. His departure is expected to generate significant interest among Europe’s top clubs, as they aim to bolster their squads with the addition of a player of his caliber.
Despite a challenging season in which Alaba suffered a serious knee injury and underwent extensive rehabilitation, his experience, leadership, and versatility on the pitch position him as a highly sought-after target this summer. He made 15 appearances for Madrid during the season, although he did not register any goal contributions.
Arbeloa responded to the question of whether he will join José Mourinho’s coaching staff at Real.