Real Madrid have confirmed on their official website that they have agreed on a five-year contract with Bayern Munich defender David Alaba. It has been revealed that the Austrian defender has agreed to join Los Blancos on a free transfer when his contract with the Munich giants expires at the end of next month (via realmadrid.com).
Alaba’s Incredible Season In German Football
Alaba has enjoyed another solid season in German football as he helped the Bavarian giants secure another league title this season. The 28-year-old has played in 30 league matches for the Munich outfit this term, netting two goals and grabbing three assists in the process.
The Wien-born centre-back has given a good account of himself after he averaged 1.2 tackles, 1.3 interceptions, 1.8 clearances, 0.7 shots, 0.9 key passes and 0.5 dribbles per 90 minutes in the recently concluded Bundesliga campaign. He has even taken care of possession when distributing the ball out from the back, as evidenced by his pass success rate of 85.6% in the German first division (stats via whoscored).
At 28, it seems like Alaba could flourish in Spanish football as he has a wealth of experience at the highest level. Furthermore, he has won plenty of trophies during his time at the Allianz Arena, so he won’t have any trouble settling into Real Madrid’s culture and is good enough to manage the high expectations surrounding his move to the Spanish capital.
Alaba Joins Real Madrid On A Five-Year Deal: Good Move For Both Parties?
Alaba is amongst Europe’s best central defenders based on his excellent form for Bayern Munich over the past 18 months. He is often quick to react to the danger and can make some important interceptions for his side. The experienced Austria international can even make up a lot of ground to clear his lines when the opposition are on the front foot.
The Bayern Munich defensive ace is also proficient at playing his way out from the back, so he won’t have any trouble settling into Real Madrid’s brand of football in Spain. He will be a guaranteed starter for Los Blancos, so the player can benefit a lot from this move as it will be a new adventure for him at this stage of his playing career.
The Madrid giants could also compete for some major trophies in the coming seasons with some of Alaba’s experience and winning mindset operating at the heart of their defence. He ticks all the right boxes in terms of what Real Madrid need right now, so there is no doubt that Alaba’s decision to pen a long-term contract will be a good move for both the player and the Spanish club in the long run.
