Italian press reports revealed the possibility of Austrian defender David Alaba moving to the ranks of Juventus during the upcoming transfer period, after the player’s name was presented to the Italian club’s management in preparation for his inclusion in a free deal following the end of his contract with Real Madrid.
According to reports, Alaba is preparing to leave Real Madrid when his contract expires in the summer of 2026, especially after the difficult period he went through recently due to a severe injury to his cruciate ligament, which kept him out for a long period since December. 2023.
The Austrian defender had joined Real Madrid five seasons ago from Bayern Munich in a free transfer, after an exceptional career within the German club that lasted for a full decade, during which he achieved many local and continental championships.
Alaba has a record of achievements, having won ten titles in the German League, in addition to four titles in the Champions League, as well as several local and continental championships with Bayern Munich. And Real Madrid.
Juventus management believes that the player’s great experience and ability to play in more than one position, whether as a centre-back, left-back or midfielder, represents a strong addition to the team if the deal is completed.
According to what was reported by the newspaper “Tutto Sport”, the Italian club is already studying the possibility of moving to include Alaba during the summer Mercato, despite some reservations regarding his record with injuries in recent years, in addition to his high salary, which exceeds 10 million euros annually after Taxes.
Reports also indicated that there was communication between the Juventus management and the player’s agent, Pini Zahavi, amid positive indications about the possibility of the Austrian defender moving to the city of Turin starting next season.