David Alaba finds new club after leaving Real Madrid | OneFootball

David Alaba is close to finding a new destination after becoming a free agent when his contract with Real Madrid expired. The Austrian defender is reportedly close to joining Italy’s Udinese, in what would mark a new chapter in his career after several months without a club.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Alaba and Udinese already have a verbal agreement, and talks are progressing to finalize the deal and make the veteran center-back a new player for the Italian side.

From Real Madrid to Italian football

Alaba’s contract with Real Madrid ended last June, and since then he has been a free agent.

His last appearance on the pitch came on July 2, 2026, when he played for Austria in the World Cup round-of-16 match against Spain.

Now, if the agreement is completed, the 34-year-old will have the chance to begin a new adventure in a competition he has not yet experienced.

Alaba will play in a third major European league

A possible move to Udinese would allow Alaba to add to a career that has already seen him win titles in two of Europe’s top leagues.

The Austrian spent much of his career at Bayern Munich, where he won the Bundesliga and established himself as one of Europe’s most important defenders. He later joined Real Madrid, where he also won domestic and European titles.

Now, Italy will be his third experience in one of Europe’s five major leagues, after Germany and Spain.

The move represents a significant change of scenery for a player used to competing for the biggest continental titles, but Udinese are betting on adding all the experience the Austrian has built up throughout his career.

Injuries, the main question mark

Alaba’s quality and experience are beyond doubt, but his physical condition will be one of the main factors to watch.

The defender has gone through significant fitness problems in recent seasons, which have forced him to spend long periods away from the pitch.

For now, the length of his contract with Udinese has not been disclosed. If both parties complete the agreement, Alaba will have a new opportunity to regain consistency and extend his career at the highest level of football.

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