David Alaba is on a farewell tour at FC Bayern.
After twelve years in Munich, a free transfer of the Austrian is likely in the summer. In the Bayern dress, the 28-year-old started his last half-year with the German record champions in a 5-2 win against Mainz 05. (Service: RESULTS and SCHEDULE of the Bundesliga)
But where is Alaba going and when does he make his decision?
The recently reported Brandthat his move to Real Madrid is almost certain and that the club wants to give him a four-year contract with an annual salary of ten million euros net.
Real in pole position at Alaba?
After SPORT1-Information, Los Blancos are actually one of the top clubs trying to get Alaba. However, the defensive all-rounder should not have made a change decision yet SPORT1 has learned from his immediate environment. Rather, it says there that a quick decision is not to be expected because on the one hand there is still a lot of time and on the other hand further options should be examined.
Since January 1st, Alaba has been able to officially negotiate with other associations. His contract expires in the summer. The Bavarians withdrew an offer to extend their contract weeks ago because they could not come to an agreement with the Alaba management, especially on salary issues.
After SPORT1-Information, an Alaba stay at FC Bayern is almost impossible. His advisor Pini Zahavi, who leads the negotiations with Alaba father George, has other plans for his protégé and is currently not interested in further talks with the Bayern bosses.
But what does Alaba want? For years, Spain was his preferred destination if he would one day leave Bayern (SPORT1 reported).
Also Chelsea and Paris probably in the raffle
Since the 73-time Austrian international brought Zahavi on board, a move to England or France has also been possible. Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain are in the raffle for an Alaba transfer. Still, the Madrilenians seem to be in pole position.
“After Real did not sign a player for the first time in over 40 years, the expectations are even higher after this season. Then a big name has to be presented and Alaba would be one of them. Like Toni Kroos, he comes from Bayern and has enormous quality. He would be well received in Spain, but the absolute king transfer would be Kylian Mbappé from Paris, “said Spain expert and Real Insider Miguel Gutiérrez in an interview SPORT1.
With the Spaniards, Alaba is likely to be in demand especially in the back four, although his declared preferred position is the defensive midfield. (Service: TABLE of the Bundesliga)
Was will Alaba?
“Real’s central defense is thin: Sergio Ramos could leave the club because his contract expires. Then you would only have Raphaël Varane and the all-time wild card Nacho Fernández, as Éder Militão could be surrendered. He is a transfer flop a departure from Marcelo, so only Ferland Mendy would be available, “says Gutiérrez.
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In favor of a quick decision in Alaba Poker, the clubs, including Real, want to have planning security for the coming season as quickly as possible.
The Corona crisis or the possibility that Alaba simply has not yet received any specific inquiries speaks against this. Or does the time factor even lead to Bayern and Alaba management moving closer together again after all?
Alaba is silent on this issue. His big goal is to win more titles with Bayern. Above all, the defense of the handle pot in the Champions League.
