Meknes – Austrian defender David Alaba has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to join Serie A side Udinese as a free agent after leaving Real Madrid this summer.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich defender is now finalizing terms with the Friulian club to seal his move to Serie A.
While the paperwork remains to be finalized before an official announcement, Alaba’s free-agent status made him an available target for the Italian club.
Alaba’s decision to join Udinese comes as a surprise, with the defender weighing options in both Europe and Major League Soccer.
George Alaba, the player’s father and advisor, recently revealed that the defender had received multiple offers from both Europe and the United States.
Despite interest from Inter Miami, Union Berlin, and a potential homecoming at Austria Vienna, FootMercato reports that Alaba’s inner circle prioritized staying in one of Europe’s top leagues.
Securing a star of Alaba’s caliber is a landmark move for Udinese, bringing in a veteran with four Champions League titles split between decorated spells at Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
The 34-year-old also brings vast international experience, having earned over 100 caps for Austria to solidify his status as one of the country’s most iconic figures.
Renowned for his versatility, Alaba has operated seamlessly as a center-back, left-back, and central midfielder throughout his career.
This elite pedigree marks a sharp departure from Udinese’s traditional transfer model, which typically focuses on signing raw talent to develop and sell for profit.
Although injuries disrupted his final years in Real Madrid, Alaba registered 131 appearances and 11 titles after joining in 2021 before his contract expired.
