Austrian defender David Alaba, who previously played for Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, has officially become a footballer for Italian club Udinese. As reported by Sport RBC.UA, citing the club's official website, the 34-year-old player signed a contract with the Serie A team valid until 30 June 2027. The transfer, which many experts call one of the most unexpected summer deals of the season, was additionally confirmed by the renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Official Transfer and Contract Terms
According to the data published on Udinese's website, Alaba left Real Madrid during the summer transfer window and immediately secured his place in the Italian club's squad. The new contract runs until 30 June 2027, meaning at least two full seasons with Udinese. For the club from Udine, this is a landmark acquisition: according to sports media estimates, Alaba becomes the most decorated active player in Serie A, which underscores the scale of this transfer for a team that traditionally does not compete for the biggest names in the Italian championship.
Words from the Defender Himself
In his address to the fans, Alaba emphasized that he is in excellent physical shape and feels a great desire to win new trophies in Italy. "I have been through a lot and won a lot during my career, but one thing has not changed: I want to win again. I am not coming here just to be the most experienced player on the team, and I certainly am not coming to retire," the Austrian stated. The defender also noted that he is ready to share his experience with his younger teammates in the dressing room and to take on responsibility in difficult matches, which is important for a team that relies on his leadership qualities both in defense and in the locker room.
The Trophy Collection of One of the Best Defenders of His Generation
David Alaba is one of the most decorated defenders in modern football and a four-time Champions League winner. His career includes a long and successful era at Bayern Munich, where he became one of the key players and the team's captain, as well as a stint at Real Madrid. It is precisely this set of achievements that makes his move to Udinese a sensation: a player of his level is usually associated with clubs competing for the top spots in the top leagues and in the Champions League, not with a mid-table Serie A side.
What This Means for Udinese
For Udinese, signing Alaba is not only a defensive boost but also a strong signal of the club's ambitions. Having in the squad a player with experience of dozens of caps for the Austrian national team, club-level titles, and a leadership status allows the team to count on stability in defense and a psychological edge in the key matches of the season. At the same time, Alaba himself stated directly that he does not consider this move a step toward the end of his career, but rather sees it as a new challenge in which he intends to keep winning and pass on his experience to his younger teammates.
