What's next for David Alaba? His future is completely open a year before the contract ends. The Austrian comments on the current state of affairs.
- David Alaba has now established itself in FC Bayern's defensive headquarters.
- The Austrian's contract expires in 2021.
- His future seems to be completely open.
Update of March 9: David Alaba has once again underlined his special value for FC Bayern in the past few months. Because the Austrian , who has been set up as a left-back for many years and actually prefers to see himself in the defensive midfield, gives the boss at the headquarters in view of the misery in the defense center .
And that has been very satisfactory lately: the 27-year-old took on the role for the first time at 1: 5 at Eintracht Frankfurt and thus immediately before Niko Kovac's dismissal , the team only allowed nine goals with him in the past 14 games - and including the partially wild 4: 3 in the cup round of 16 against 1899 Hoffenheim.
David Alaba: future at Bayern Munich? Defender gives insight
Despite his often strong performances, which helped the Reds back into the title track, Alaba's future is uncertain . His contract expires after the coming season, so should a decision be made in the coming weeks and months , the bosses don't want to risk a free transfer of their own crop.
If it were up to the left foot, the signature would probably only be a matter of form . So Alaba said to the kicker : "I assume that the club will come to us." But that has probably not happened yet. According to the player, there is still no new stand. In recent years there has been speculation about FC Barcelona’s interest in the 72-time international. The chances of a transfer should never have been so high for the Catalans. In any case, Alaba's future is completely open.
Bayern Munich: Alaba is the new defense chief
First announcement from February 17: Munich - While the Bayern * defense has been repeatedly mixed up in the past due to long-term failures (Niklas Süle and Lucas Hernandez) and fluctuations in performance (Jerome Boateng), there is still a constant. And this is called David Alaba . Due to the shortage of personnel in the central defender position, the Austrian under Hansi Flick * permanently rotated from the left to the headquarters and does an outstanding job there.
Bayern's game benefits enormously from David Alaba
The game of Bayern and the system under Flick benefits enormously from the game overview and the good building game Alabas on the defensive . Another positive side effect: mega-talent Alphonso Davies has firmly played with strong performances in the vacant left-back position and sees a lot of playing time.
Alaba has blossomed into absolute defense in the absence of Süle and Hernandez and also celebrated his tenth anniversary at FC Bayern these days. At the age of 16 he pitched his tents in Munich and has been an absolute top performer in the FCB squad * for years.
Is Alaba's future in England? "I can imagine, ..."
Now, however, the defensive man made statements in an interview with the English newspaper "Daily Mail" for beads of sweat on the forehead of numerous Bayern fans and those responsible. When asked if he could imagine one day playing in the English Premier League, Alaba replied meaningfully: “We'll see. I'm not thinking too much about it at the moment. But I can imagine playing somewhere else in the future. "
Numerous contracts expire in 2021 - Bayern bosses should not be too long
Reminder: With its contract expiring in 2021, Alaba belongs to the pool of Bayern players whose contracts will all expire in 2021, including players such as Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller, Thiago, Javi Martinez and Jerome Boateng. Those responsible for Hasan Salihamidzic have a lot to do, but first want to wait for the round of 16 in the Champions League against Chelsea. Only talks with Manuel Neuer are said to have already taken place.
Alaba's statements increase the pressure on "Brazzo" and Co. and show that bosses should not take their time in personnel decisions for too long, otherwise the top European clubs will take advantage of the moment.
On Sunday, Bayern want to get back at the top of the table at 1. FC Köln (all information in the live ticker).
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