David Alaba Leaves Real Madrid, Clears €25M Wage Bill

Alaba's exit comes after a career-wrecking ACL injury in late 2023 that limited his playing time significantly. The Austrian defender, who arrived in 2021, struggled to return to peak form and featured sparingly in the 2023/24 campaign.

This departure will allow Los Blancos to clear a major expense from their wage bill, creating room to pursue a new defensive profile. While no destination has been confirmed, agent Pini Zahavi has reportedly met with Serie A clubs regarding a potential move. cat-cross.com