Real Madrid is no longer willing to bet on the Austrian star and is actively offering him to other clubs.
High wages and injury problems make Alaba a burden
Real Madrid are determined to find a permanent solution for David Alaba. The Austrian defender, who came to the Spanish big club with high expectations, has become a problem for the club. His high salary – which places him among the team’s highest-paid players – combined with repeated injuries, has led to the club no longer seeing him as part of their future plans.
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Although he has a contract until 2026, Alaba is more out than inside Real Madrid’s sporting projects. According to Turkish media such as Ajansspor, the player has recently been offered to Galatasaray through intermediaries, in an attempt to free up salary capacity and get rid of a player that neither Xabi Alonso nor the sports management are counting on.
Injuries make him the team’s weakest link
The centre-back, who is now over 30 years old, has seen a significant decline in performance since arriving at Chamartín, and has been a frequent guest on the injury screen. Despite his experience and status, the club cannot continue with a player who is so rarely available, while earning so much.
Possible departure to Turkey?
Interestingly, Alaba has previously expressed his fondness for Galatasaray and mentioned that he has a good relationship with Turkish society after his years in Vienna – which could make a transfer easier. The Turkish club is monitoring the situation closely, but the financial terms could be an obstacle.
In Valdebebas, they hope for a quick solution. Real Madrid must get rid of players like Alaba in order to free up financial resources and plan for the future without unnecessary burdens. The exodus has begun, and the Austrian star is one of the names marked in red.
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