Alaba medical successful so 34-year-old free agent can join Udinese | OneFootball

David Alaba has completed his medical tests in Rome and will now travel north to sign the new contract with Udinese as a free agent.

The former Real Madrid defender has been out of contract since his deal at the Bernabeu expired on June 30.

He had been linked with other Serie A sides in recent months, along with Union Berlin, Club America, Inter Miami and Al-Sadd, but made the surprising move to Udinese at the age of 34.

Alaba passed Udinese medical

MADRID, SPAIN – DECEMBER 20: David Alaba of Real Madrid warms up prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 20, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

The Austria international landed in Rome this morning and underwent his medical tests at the Villa Stuart clinic, the most famous sports medical centre in Italy and where many clubs get players checked over before signing.

According to various reports including Sky Sport Italia, no issues were flagged, so Alaba was given the all-clear to travel north to Udine for the contract signature.

MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 16: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal runs with the ball whilst under pressure from David Alaba of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Arsenal FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

It is set to be a short-term agreement for the defender, who split his career largely between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, winning four Champions League trophies, 10 Bundesliga titles, two LaLiga trophies, three European Super Cups, three Club World Cups and many more.