David Alaba already knows Real Madrid's decision, he's leaving and there's no turning back

David Alaba's contract with Real Madrid ends in 2026. The Austrian's journey has declined since his serious knee injury at the end of 2023. Since then, he hasn't been useful for the club, which wouldn't have any issues selling him.

However, for that to happen, an offer for him would need to arrive, possibly from Saudi Arabia. This is the most likely destination, since he has less and less market in Europe. He hasn't been consistent on the field for over a year and, in addition, he is already over thirty.

Xabi Alonso would be calm about a possible departure of the Madridist "4". Likewise, an important aspect is that the Merengue squad would free up a significant amount of salary cap, since he is one of the highest-paid footballers. He joined the Merengue club as a free agent and for this reason he has a good salary.

According to what colleagues at Defensa Central have learned, there's no intention to terminate the contract this summer. If no good offer for him arrives, the club's top management will assume that he will stay one more year and leave without bringing in a single euro. Even if this happens, Florentino Pérez believes it hasn't been a bad deal.

It is true that luck with injuries has been completely absent. Nevertheless, he had a good first season and secured a starting spot without major issues. He was an important man in winning the fourteenth Champions League and has never shown a bad attitude in Valdebebas.

Renewing the defense

His possible departure would have a lot to do with the sporting management's goal of renewing the defensive line. The arrival of Dean Huijsen is just the first step toward that.  Lately, the name of Ibrahima Konaté has been gaining a lot of momentum.

The Frenchman, who plays for Liverpool,  is liked by the technical staff and could be the next to arrive. For this to happen this summer, Alaba must leave and free up salary cap.

The Frenchman’s contract with Liverpool ends in 2026 and at Anfield they don't want to let him go for free. Thus, a chess match has already begun in which Florentino Pérez controls the timing better than anyone.