He made 431 competitive appearances (33 goals/55 assists) for Bayern Munich, won the DFB-Pokal six times with the Bavarians, claimed ten league titles, captured two UEFA Champions League trophies, and became a club icon before moving to Real Madrid. Despite significant injury problems, he added two more Champions League triumphs to his resume. Since summer 2026, David Alaba has been without a club. That is likely to change soon.

Udinese Calcio from Italian Serie A reportedly reached a verbal agreement with David Alaba regarding an engagement, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Now formal matters need to be settled before Udinese can announce its "dream signing."

Should the deal go through, Alaba would be without a contract at a Champions League club with major ambitions for the first time since leaving his native Austria in summer 2009 and a six-month loan spell at TSG Hoffenheim (January to June 2011).

2023/24 as the turning point in Alaba's career

The reason is numerous physical problems that have plagued the 34-year-old centre-back in recent years. Extended absences have generally accompanied Alaba's career, but the 117-time Austria international (15 goals) was hit particularly hard in 2023/24, when adductor problems and a cruciate ligament injury forced him into a break lasting more than 400 days.

Afterwards, Alaba rarely featured for Real Madrid. In Italy, he is now set to attempt another fresh start.

At Udinese, the veteran will encounter Lazar Jovanovic, who played for VfB Stuttgart until summer 2026, as well as former Hertha Berlin professional Jurgen Ekkelenkamp. Udinese also has German youth international Matteo Palma on its books.