FC Bayern does not want to submit a new contract offer to David Alaba. An RB Leipzig star is now considered a possible replacement, a potential successor is already in Munich. An analysis.
Aside from all the worries in this world, FC Bayern Munich and David Alaba are currently experiencing an acid test. This term describes the failed contract negotiations between the German record champions and his Austrian defense chief best.
Alaba comes from Vienna, but still stands for identification with the Bundesliga giant from Bavaria. He likes to mix his distinctive Viennese humor with Bavarian idioms. The 28-year-old is privately in the Glockenbachviertel. The blocks between the Isar and Viktualienmarkt became famous well beyond Munich in the 1980s thanks to Freddie Mercury.
Bayern without David Alaba? German record champions are looking for a successor
It is home to iconic cafés and bars, where Alaba likes to have an espresso, and a very good friend has his hairdressing salon (“Chez Frère Gogi”) in the area. And that should end soon? One thing is certain: The triple hero from 2013 and 2020 has fallen out of favor with parts of the fans because he does not want to move away from allegedly horrific salary demands.
FCB President Herbert Hainer affirmed in “Blickpunkt Sport” on Bayerischer Rundfunk that a successor was being sought: “Of course, we also have to plan for the future.”
t-online explains possible succession scenarios.
1st scenario: Tanguy Nianzou – is the Alaba replacement already at Bayern?
It is quite possible that the replacement for the center and full-back is already there: Tanguy Nianzou. The 18-year-old Frenchman was on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain before this season, but has not yet played for Bayern due to injuries.
That the lanky defensive all-rounder is called for bigger things is proven by the sadness of PSG coach Thomas Tuchel over his departure. “It was not the time for him to leave the club. At just 18 years old, he was really a key player,” said the German coach at the end of June: “I can’t understand it and I’m sad.”
2nd scenario: Dayot Upamecano – Will FC Bayern bring the defensive chief of RB Leipzig?
“Upamecano is a machine,” said Sky expert and ex-Bayer Dietmar “Didi” Hamann recently. For months, the defense chief of RB Leipzig has been traded as a possible new addition to the German series champions. In the summer, a transfer already seemed certain, when the 22-year-old French unexpectedly extended for two years with the Champions League semi-finalist from Saxony.
But: According to “Bild”, an exit clause over 50 million euros should be included in the new contract. According to reports, Real Madrid are also trying hard to get him. The only drawback from Bayern’s point of view: Upamecano is right-footed, world champion Lucas Hernández would be the only remaining central defender with a left foot. Not exactly ideal.
3rd scenario: Will David Alaba stay with Bayern Munich after all?
Säbener Straße 51 in the tranquil Munich-Harlaching is known for the fact that a back door is kept open. So recently Mario Götze was again in discussion, Douglas Costa brought Bayern back despite “mercenary” accusations from honorary president Uli Hoeneß.
And Alaba? Despite recent disagreements, the Austrian’s whereabouts cannot be ruled out. According to the Spanish sports newspaper “AS”, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona cannot and do not want to afford Alaba.
Even more: Bayern president and Hoeneß intimate partner Hainer opened the back door – figuratively speaking – himself. “I want to say again that we really appreciate David. He is a lovable guy, a crowd favorite, one of Bayern Munich’s own generation. And that’s why we would be so sorry if we had to go our separate ways at the end of the season, “said the Bavarian in” Blickpunkt Sport “.
Hainer continues: “David is still under contract with us for eight months. If David wants to talk to us, we are of course always ready to talk to him. That is no question at all.” His obvious hint: Alaba should now approach its employer, not the other way around. Sequel follows.
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