David Alaba Nears Udinese Move After Real Madrid Exit

David Alaba looks set to continue his career in Serie A, with Udinese reportedly closing in on a deal for the free-agent defender following his departure from Real Madrid.

The Austria international left the Bernabeu on a free transfer at the end of the 2025-26 campaign, wrapping up a five-year spell with the Spanish giants. Alaba featured four times for his country at the World Cup before entering the market as one of the more notable available names. Rather than rushing into a decision, the 34-year-old took his time weighing his options.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano now reports that Alaba is edging toward a switch to Udinese, with the Serie A club having reached a verbal agreement as they push to finalize terms.

Udinese Closing In on Alaba Deal

Romano describes the potential arrival as “a dream” for Udinese, a side currently sitting 13th in the Serie A table. He stopped short of declaring the transfer complete with his trademark “here we go” tag, but the framing suggests an agreement could be locked in soon.

Alaba’s absence from the latest Austria squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures adds weight to the reports, hinting that his focus has shifted toward finalizing his club future. Udinese won’t return to action until October 12, when they travel to face Torino.

Alaba Seeking a Fresh Start and Regular Minutes

Alaba has spent his entire career between Germany and Spain, first making his name at Bayern Munich before moving to Madrid. A switch to Italy would mark his first experience in a new footballing culture.

Playing time factored heavily into his decision. Alaba made just 30 appearances across his final two seasons at Real Madrid, a stretch that likely reinforced his desire to find a club where he can operate as a regular starter rather than a rotation option.

Udinese would offer exactly that. Provided he can prove his fitness over a longer stretch, Alaba would immediately become the club’s most recognizable and experienced figure, a defender with Champions League and international pedigree slotting into a mid-table Serie A side looking to climb the standings.

Stay with TipsGG for further updates as the Alaba-Udinese saga develops.