David Alaba‘s Future in question: Real Madrid Exit and Potential Bayern Return?
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Rumors swirl around David Alaba’s future as Real Madrid reportedly considers offloading the Austrian star. Could a reunion with Bayern Munich be on the cards?
Real Madrid Considers Selling Alaba
Real Madrid is reportedly considering placing David Alaba on the transfer list. This decision comes amidst concerns about his high salary and recent injury struggles. Alaba’s contract with Real Madrid extends until the summer of 2026.
Injury Woes and Limited Playing time
Alaba’s recent career has been plagued by injuries, significantly impacting his playing time. After recovering from a meniscal tear and subsequent surgery on his left knee, he faces another setback. He missed the entirety of 2024 due to a severe knee injury, including a cruciate ligament tear. An adductor injury further interrupted his season. These setbacks contrast sharply with his earlier success with Real Madrid, where he contributed to winning several national titles and the Champions League in 2021.
His appearances in La Liga have been limited, with only seven appearances this season and a total of 14 matches played this year. This limited contribution, coupled with his substantial annual salary of approximately €20 million, has reportedly led Real Madrid to question his value to the team.
Bayern Munich: A Possible Reunion?
The Munich-based tabloid TZ
has linked the 32-year-old Alaba with a potential return to Bayern Munich, the club where he established himself as a prominent football star over 13 years. The question remains: would bayern Munich be willing to take a chance on Alaba, considering his injury history and advancing age, based solely on past achievements?
Currently, Bayern Munich’s defense is undergoing a conversion, with younger players like Matthijs de Ligt and Dayot Upamecano becoming key figures. However,Alaba’s experience and versatility could still be valuable assets to the team.
Declining Market Value
Alaba’s market value has significantly decreased due to his injuries. Once valued at €65 million in 2019, his value dropped to €10 million when he moved from Bayern to Real Madrid in 2021. At that time,his market value was still estimated at €55 million. This decline reflects the impact of his injuries on his perceived value in the transfer market.
While Bayern might possibly acquire Alaba without a transfer fee, his high salary would still pose a financial challenge. A compromise on his wages would likely be necesary for a deal to materialize.
