Real Madrid decides their first 2 departures

Real Madrid knows very well that these players are not going to give up

Héctor Andreu | 7 May 2026 | 14.33
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Real Madrid will bid farewell to Alaba and Carvajal / Transfermarkt
Real Madrid will bid farewell to Alaba and Carvajal / Transfermarkt

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David Alaba faces his final weeks as a Real Madrid player, unless there is an unexpected twist in the sports planning. The club has decided to start a new chapter.

The club understands that the moment calls for firm decisions. Experience no longer weighs more than availability, and the Austrian's salary conditions any room for maneuver.

David Alaba, an exit marked by injuries and salary

David Alaba arrived as a strategic operation, without a transfer fee and with immediate hierarchy. His first season met those expectations, but the scenario changed dramatically. Injuries reduced his continuity and kept him away from the competitive spotlight for too many intervals. In a club that thrives on daily demands, such intermittence is hard to sustain.

The defender's contract also factors into the equation. His salary, close to 20 million euros per season, has become a critical point for the sports management. Real Madrid does not question his quality or influence in the dressing room. What it examines is a relationship between cost, performance, and presence that no longer fits.

David Alaba will not continue at Real Madrid

Real Madrid and Dani Carvajal, two symbols facing the end

The case of Dani Carvajal follows a similar logic, albeit with an even greater emotional component. The full-back represents a glorious era and a highly recognizable identity. However, physical discomforts have limited his prominence. Internal competition and the need for fresh legs are pushing the club towards a painful decision.

At Valdebebas, it is understood that the defense requires energy, continuity, and less medical uncertainty. Hence, Dani Carvajal and David Alaba emerge as the first names singled out. The measure is not a sporting punishment but a cold reading of the future. The squad needs rejuvenation to compete with assurance in LaLiga and in Europe.

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The economic context also plays a role. LaLiga demands balance, and freeing up wage mass allows for pursuing other operations without jeopardizing summer planning. David Alaba's departure would immediately alleviate one of the most significant salaries in the team. This saving could create room for a younger and available center-back.

Real Madrid has been scouting defensive profiles with potential for months. The priority is to bring in players who can sustain a full season without physical hiccups. In this scenario, saying goodbye to Dani Carvajal would also have an impact. His departure would necessitate consolidating alternatives at right-back and adjusting roles within the group.

Farewell to Real Madrid for Carvajal

David Alaba, a Legacy Not Erased by Wear and Tear

David Alaba would not depart as a failure. His arrival helped raise the competitive level and left important nights in recent memories of Madrid fans. The issue lies in the present. The club can no longer build certainties around players who spend more time recovering than accumulating decisive minutes.

Such is the harsh reality of elite football. Sometimes, a résumé is insufficient when the body no longer responds to the schedule. David Alaba thus becomes part of the list of uncomfortable decisions that mark major cycle changes. His name symbolizes respect, past performance, and a clear need for renewal.

Summer will be eventful at the Santiago Bernabéu. If the plan is confirmed, David Alaba will close his chapter as the club reshapes its defense for another era.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Real Madrid decide sus 2 primeras salidas

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