David Alaba surprises everyone with his new team: 'In January he can sign for the...'

David Alaba is experiencing decisive moments in his professional career. The Austrian, who arrived at Real Madrid after shining at Bayern Munich, has seen how injuries and a lack of rhythm have relegated him to obscurity. In recent years, his prominence has notably diminished and the board at Real Madrid is clear that his departure is a priority.

David Alaba still has a contract with Madrid until June 2026, and although he'd like to stay, it doesn't seem like he'll renew. Physical discomfort has prevented him from securing a spot in the starting eleven and he's facing increasing competition in the center of defense. That's why at the top of Real Madrid, they're already openly discussing Alaba's farewell, who seems to have found a very appealing destination to end his career.

David Alaba's new team

In this changing scenario, David Alaba's camp has opened the door to an unexpected destination: Major League Soccer. According to Sèbastien Vidal, editor at Weekend Sports, New York City has shown strong interest in acquiring the Austrian defender in the January transfer window.

New York City believes David Alaba can bring experience and leadership to their project in MLS. In addition, the fact that his contract ends in just a few months and that he won't renew makes him an ideal candidate for a change of scenery in January. Furthermore, the idea of extending his career in a different environment, perhaps less demanding than the European elite, fits with the player's expectations.

From Real Madrid, the option for David Alaba to leave in January is gaining momentum. A departure would allow Real Madrid to free up salary space and make way for younger center-backs that coach Xabi Alonso already considers ready. Joan Martínez, the jewel of La Fábrica, for example, could fill his role without any problems.

New York City and Charlotte dream of David Alaba

David Alaba isn't only on New York City's radar, he's also highly regarded in Charlotte. In fact, according to several renowned sports media outlets, both MLS clubs have offered €1.75M (1,750,000 €) to sign David Alaba in January. This figure might seem insignificant, but it would help Real Madrid a lot.

Let's remember that David Alaba earns €22 million (€22,000,000) per season, making him one of the highest-paid at Real Madrid. However, his sporting performance doesn't match his status in the salary hierarchy, so Florentino Pérez won't renew his contract. That's why Alaba's departure to MLS in January has gained so much momentum; we'll see if he ends up signing for New York City or Charlotte.