Bundesliga return? Bayern legend Alaba linked with this club | OneFootball

David Alaba is apparently on the verge of a possible departure from Madrid. The former Bayern star could surprisingly return to the Bundesliga.

The contract of the 33-year-old defender at the Spanish top club Real Madrid runs until the summer of 2026 – an extension does not currently seem to be planned. The portal Fichajes is now discussing a return to the Bundesliga and surprisingly names TSG 1899 Hoffenheim as a potential buyer.

According to the Spanish portal, Hoffenheim is considering a move to bring back the defensive player. Alaba was already active for the Kraichgau club as a young loan player in the spring of 2011 before he took off at FC Bayern.

Recently, the veteran has hardly been used in Madrid – this season he has only been on the pitch for ten minutes in the league and once in the Champions League. This fuels speculation about a possible new start in the Bundesliga.

Salary as a major obstacle

A transfer would only be conceivable if Alaba makes financial concessions. As Fichajes further reports, Hoffenheim could not even come close to paying the current salary of the Austrian captain. Nevertheless, the prospect of a leadership role and proximity to home could be appealing for the experienced defender.

Whether Alaba actually considers a move remains open. In Madrid, he still enjoys high regard, even though injuries have repeatedly set him back recently. However, a change of scenery could offer him the opportunity to play regularly again and bring his experience to a new environment. Especially for Hoffenheim, a transfer of the veteran would be a strong signal – both sportingly and in terms of external impact.

At FC Bayern, Alaba developed into a key player between 2010 and 2021. With the record champions, he won ten German championships and the Champions League twice. After his move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2021, he celebrated further great successes – including winning the Champions League in 2022 with the Royals. Even though his time in Spain has so far been plagued by bad luck with injuries, Alaba remains one of the most successful Austrian footballers of his generation.

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