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Real Madrid has decided to make a move with David Alaba and has already put a clear proposal on the table: to terminate his contract early through a formula that the club has already used with Eden Hazard. The plan is to grant him his freedom and pay him a portion of the salary he is entitled to until the end of his contract, estimated at five million euros net. An important amount, but manageable for the club, which is looking to reduce its wage bill and make room for a new defender.
Alaba, whose contract runs until June 2026, is going through a physically challenging time. Injuries have plagued him recently, raising doubts about his continuity at the highest level. Although there are still voices within the locker room that believe in his ability to regain form, they are dwindling. The Austrian player is not giving up, he wants to stay at the club and is willing to fight for minutes, but Real Madrid is already planning for the future without him.
Konaté would be his defensive replacement
Xabi Alonso, who will take over on the merengue bench, has already been informed. In fact, as reported by DefensaCentral, if Alaba eventually accepts the exit agreement, the sports management will try to go for Ibrahima Konaté, the Liverpool center-back, whose contract ends in 2026. The idea is to seize the opportunity before the English face a situation of urgency as they did with Alexander-Arnold.
With Alaba in full recovery from his meniscus operation and nearing 33 years of age, the outcome of this case will largely depend on his physical condition. If strong offers do not emerge, particularly from Arabia, it will be difficult for him to leave the Bernabéu prematurely.
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