Is this the end for Alaba?

Defender David Alaba is reportedly not going to have his contract renewed with Real Madrid and will leave next summer.

Alaba could leave Real Madrid.

Alaba is entering the final year of his contract with "Los Blancos" and is expected to leave the Bernabeu as a free agent in the summer of 2026, according to AS .

The Austrian player has been struggling with a serious injury to his left knee since December 2023. This injury has slowed Alaba's recovery. Recently, the former Bayern Munich star suffered another cartilage injury in the same knee joint. Real Madrid's medical team has yet to determine a return date for Alaba.

Professionally, Alaba's role at Real Madrid has diminished, as he now ranks only fifth in the priority list for the center-back position, behind Antonio Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, Eder Militao, and Raul Asencio. Even the young talent from the academy, Joan Martinez, has been promoted to the first team by coach Xabi Alonso.

Alaba's salary accounts for a large portion of Real Madrid's budget. He earns nearly 22.5 million euros per year, placing him among the highest-paid players at the club. His minimal contribution combined with such a high income has left Alaba facing an uncertain future at the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid are ready to part ways with Alaba, but the club still respects the current contract between the two parties. The former Bayern star has built a good relationship with the coaching staff, employees, and teammates at the Bernabeu.

Alaba's injury history and declining form over the past two years have meant he no longer receives many offers from big clubs.

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Source: https://znews.vn/dau-cham-het-cho-alaba-post1563483.html