The journey once in the act of David Alaba to Real Madrid is now blurred by uncertainty while a series of accidents threatens to block the Austrian star forever. Once a defensive milestone for Los Blancos, the 32 -year -old is increasingly located on the margins, both on the field and in the club’s future plans.
The descending spiral began in December 2023 when Alaba suffered a serious tear of ACL. Since then his healing has been spoiled by complications, including cartilage damage and meniscus problems that have requested multiple surgical interventions. Despite a short return at the beginning of 2025, Alaba managed to record only 601 minutes before suffering another meniscus injury in April, followed by a muscle tear of the calf in front of the Fifa 2025 Club World Cup.
The setbacks left Real Madrid in a difficult position. From a tactical point of view, Alaba slipped the order of Beccata in the central defense. Financially, his high salary and his contract – they went until June 2026 – are a burden for the club’s wage invoice.
While according to what reported, the club is taking into consideration the possibility of downloading the veteran defender, Alaba remains committed to satisfying his contract. He is determined to return to the form and earn a place in the Austrian team for the FIFA World Cup of 2026.
A former extraordinary of Bayern Munich, Alaba’s future now depends on the fact that his body can resist the physical needs of the elite kick. Both for the player and for the club, the road to go is full of uncertainty.
