Official, he is better than David Alaba, Real Madrid secures his signing, he is coming to be a starter

David Alaba landed at Real Madrid on a free transfer in a surprise signing that shocked the soccer world. His first appearances were solid, showing leadership and quality. However, the serious knee injury he suffered more than a year ago changed everything: since then, he hasn't managed to recover his best form.

Alaba has suffered several setbacks and his lack of consistency is starting to worry the board. Precisely because of his physical fragility, Florentino Pérez doesn't plan to renew his contract, which ends on June 30, 2026. The club is looking to strengthen the backline with younger players who are more physically reliable, so David Alaba will have to pack his bags.

Florentino Pérez wants to repeat David Alaba's move with Ibrahima Konaté

Real Madrid's plan is to rejuvenate their defense and give Dean Huijsen a leading role. To partner him, Florentino has already secured the signing of Ibrahima Konaté, Liverpool's center-back whose contract also expires in 2026. Just like what happened with David Alaba at the time, Konaté will also arrive at Bernabéu as a free agent, making the deal a very beneficial move for the club.

As of today, Ibrahima Konaté is seen as a more reliable bet than David Alaba. His power, consistency, and performance in the Premier League back him up. Real Madrid intends for him to become a key piece, securing both present and future, and also without spending a single euro on his transfer.

Ibrahima Konaté leaves no room for David Alaba

With Ibrahima Konaté, Real Madrid will gain more internal competitiveness. Rüdiger, Asencio, and Militao will remain in the squad, but the Frenchman will arrive to immediately enter the starting eleven alongside Huijsen. That leaves David Alaba in a very compromised position, so much so that Florentino has decided not to renew his contract and let him leave for free.

Given this scenario, the Austrian defender is already looking for a new team for next season. At Real Madrid, he has been left without space due to the arrival of new signings, and the situation will only get worse when Ibrahima Konaté finally arrives.

MLS or Saudi Arabia could be good destinations to put the finishing touch on a sports career full of success and joy. At 33 years old, David Alaba deserves to enjoy a golden retirement in which he sees all his efforts rewarded. At Bernabéu, he will always be fondly remembered.