Real Madrid Confidencial David Alaba has made a firm promise to Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso: 'I'll leave'
The Austrian center-back aims to perform as he did before the injury: he has told the coach from San Sebastián
David Alaba's time at Real Madrid changed completely in December 2023, specifically when he suffered a severe knee injury in a match against Villarreal. Since then, he is no longer who he was, not because of his attitude, but due to physical issues.
His contract ends in 2026 and everything suggests that he will leave when his contract expires. He arrived from Bayern Munich as a free agent, so it wouldn't be a disastrous deal. In addition, his first two years were good.
Meanwhile, he refuses to give up and wants to become that defender who brought authority and leadership to the backline again. Authorized voices at Valdebebas highlight that he is giving everything to become important in the squad again. Obviously, he hasn't had an easy time during this period, but he refuses to surrender.
Those who know him best emphasize his mental strength. Far from falling apart, he is eager to be under Xabi Alonso's orders again with the desire to be a player to consider during the season. Meanwhile, the Donostiarra knows perfectly well what his situation is.
Due to the current scenario, Alaba doesn't have much of a market in the current transfer window. At the White House, they take for granted that they will have to count on him. If he regains a decent version of himself, it would be great news.
Regardless of what happens, the sporting management will keep the idea that the defense must be rejuvenated. After all, the Austrian is over the 30-year-old barrier and is in the final stretch of his football career. Even so, it is likely that he will manage to find himself again and help the team achieve its goals.
Konaté and Saliba in the pipeline
Meanwhile, Defensa Central has been able to confirm that Ibrahima Konaté and William Saliba are defenders who are highly regarded in the upper echelons of Chamartín. The club's top executives have been analyzing the situation of these two footballers for some time, and it is possible that one of them will end up at Bernabéu.
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