As: Continuous injuries + higher wages, Real Madrid is considering pushing Alaba to leave the team this summer

July 16th, "As" published an article saying that with the reduction of Real Madrid's injury list, Alaba's future is still full of uncertainty.

Alaba has quickly become the core figure in Real Madrid's defense line since joining from Bayern in 2021 and has played an important role in winning the team's 14th Champions League. However, after December 2023, Alaba's career was in trouble due to injuries, and the recovery process was accompanied by various complications, and the repeated injuries made the player's road to returning to the field extremely difficult.

After his comeback in January 2025, Alaba played few minutes, with a total of 601 minutes in 14 games. Just as the recovery process gradually became stable, the player suffered a meniscus tear in April and was injured again when he went to the United States to participate in the Club World Cup training. Alaba's situation has brought challenges to Real Madrid. From a competitive perspective, the player's position in the team has retreated to the second line, and his position has been replaced in Alonso's defensive system.

From an economic perspective, Alaba's contract expires in June 2026, with an annual salary of 12.5 million euros after tax. In the absence of competitive returns, it is a considerable burden for Real Madrid. However, from a spiritual perspective, Alaba is still a respected player in the locker room and fans. Although he did not play in the Club World Cup, the fact that he went with the team shows his important position in the club.

Faced with these situations, Real Madrid is considering pushing Alaba to leave the team this summer, reducing salary pressure and releasing a valuable team place. But the player seems reluctant to leave. He insists on fulfilling his contract and hopes to represent Austria in the 2026 World Cup at his best, so his top priority is to recover comprehensively. However, for Real Madrid, continuing to trust the veteran or turning to a younger future is a dilemma.