Bayern Munich | Official confirmation: David Alaba joins Real Madrid

David Alaba and FC Bayern are going their separate ways in the summer. Both parties could not agree on an extension. It is now clear that the Austrian has signed for Real Madrid

Update 05/28/2021, 6:05 p.m.

It is now official what has been haunting the rumor mill for hours: David Alaba has signed for Real Madrid! The Austrian commits himself to the royals until 2026. According to various media reports, Alaba should earn 12.5 million euros a year.

The official presentation of the new defense chief is scheduled for after the European Championship!

Updated 05/28/2021 at 12:46 p.m

David Alaba's move to Real Madrid is finally perfect. "Sky" and "Image" report this in unison.

Accordingly, the outgoing defense chief of FC Bayern is said to have signed a five-year contract with the royal team until 2026. Alaba should earn around 12.5 million euros per year in the future - net, mind you.

The personnel could be officially announced on Friday.

The Austrian has canceled FC Barcelona, ​​Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain, according to "Bild".

Updated 05/27/2021, 07:45 am

David Alaba's move to Real Madrid could be officially confirmed later this week. This is reported by the "kicker".

The big presentation of the new signing, who had not extended his expiring contract with FC Bayern, will probably only take place after the European Championship. Alaba is one of the captains of the Austrian national team there.

Updated May 26, 2021 at 1:01 p.m

David Alaba's transfer from FC Bayern to Real Madrid is apparently imminent. According to the newspaper "Marca", the 28-year-old has been in the Spanish capital since Tuesday.

Alaba has therefore already looked at the Royal training ground and looked for an apartment in the suburb of Valdebebas.

As early as the end of April, Spanish media reported that the Austrian had agreed a contract with Real until 2026. Alaba leaves Bayern after 13 years on a free transfer, his contract expired.

Updated May 10, 2021 at 8:14 am

According to Toni Polster, David Alaba's move from FC Bayern to Real Madrid is also associated with a certain risk.

"Playing for Real Madrid is his dream, but it won't be easy. He's popular with Bayern and has won many titles there. To achieve the same with Madrid is very difficult. It's a risk he took is, but he thought it through well and I wish him all the best," said Polster in the "AS" interview.

Alaba's compatriot, who played in LaLiga for Sevilla FC, CD Logronés and Rayo Vallecano, generally sees "a lot of pressure" on new players in Madrid.

In the end, however, the former goalscorer sees the move to Alaba as a "good decision. I think he made the right choice with Real."

Updated 04/29/2021 at 3:16 p.m

David Alaba's upcoming move to Real Madrid is now apparently taking shape. As transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports, the Austrian will sign a contract with the royals in May. A verbal agreement has existed since January.

Alaba is said to bring in twelve million euros per season from the Spanish record champions.

Updated 04/27/2021 at 9:38 am

Only very few people doubt that Bayern Munich's David Alaba will move to Real Madrid. The Austrian branch of the Royal Football School, which is part of the "Fundación Real Madrid", even goes one step further and advertises Alaba's jersey at the "Blancos" with the number 27.

With a total of 25 dates in 2021, the football school is a guest in Austria. When registering, participants can secure the Alaba jersey flock as a "welcome offer" at a preferential price, according to the website.

"If David Alaba does not receive the number 27 after the official transfer, the actual jersey number will be automatically adjusted," the football school announced. And: "Should David Alaba, contrary to expectations, not switch to Real Madrid, the flocking of another active Real Madrid player can be selected free of charge."

Updated 04/22/2021 at 8:29 am

David Alaba may be on the verge of a move to Real Madrid. But the forthcoming deal is not viewed with enthusiasm in Spain, as TV expert Miguel Gutiérrez emphasized.

"The move from Alaba is currently of no interest to anyone in Spain, especially since 'Marca' announced in January that he was going to Real. It's all about the Super League," explained the Real insider and led as an example: "When Pérez was interviewed live on TV on Monday, he was only asked about Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé. Nobody asked him about Alaba. I still assume that he will come to Real."

Updated 03/21/2021 at 10:46 am

Teammate Joshua Kimmich and coach Hansi Flick from FC Bayern have commented on David Alaba's supposedly perfect move to Real Madrid.

"Real Madrid is definitely a worthy club. There aren't that many steps you can take after Bayern Munich. Real is not that bad," said Kimmich on "Sky". Flick, on the other hand, kept a low profile: "I can't say anything about that, David hasn't told me that yet."

Updated 04/20/2021 at 10:14 p.m

David Alaba will switch from FC Bayern to Real Madrid according to "Sky" information. The 28-year-old Austrian national player should sign a five-year contract "promptly" until 2026, the broadcaster reported on Tuesday evening.

There was initially no confirmation from the two clubs during the Bundesliga game between Munich and Bayer Leverkusen.

Alaba will leave the German record champions this summer after 13 seasons. His contract in Munich then expires, so he changes for free. Negotiations to extend the contract failed some time ago.

Updated 04/01/2021 at 9:25 am

Real Madrid plans for the worst case! If, contrary to expectations, David Alaba does not switch to the royal team, plan A for those responsible would disappear into the drawer. According to the Spanish media, there is already a mature emergency plan for this case.

Plan B includes four possible players who could switch to the Bernabéu instead of Alaba. According to "AS", these are Joules Koundé from Sevilla, Pau Torres from Villarreal FC, Kalidou Koulibaly from SSC Napoli and Jesús Vallejo from FC Granda.

The search for replacement candidates became necessary because several clubs are trying to attract the Austrian. According to Alaba's advisor, four clubs are still in the draw.

Updated 03/30/2021 at 9:23 p.m

It is already known that the chances of a move from David Alaba to FC Barcelona have dropped rapidly recently. The Catalans are said to be too clammy to be able – and to want to – pay the million-dollar earnest money and the allegedly required annual salary of 20 million euros! According to a report in the Spanish "Sport", Bayern Munich's defensive man is no longer the top priority, should Barca open the big money box this summer.

According to the media report, if an XXL transfer is at all feasible for the financially ailing Catalans, Erling Haaland should be transferred from Borussia Dortmund to Blaugrana.

The Messi club are said to keep dreaming of luring the Norwegian top scorer to the Camp Nou. Even a transfer fee of up to 150 million euros should not (yet) deter the Barca bosses.

An Alaba move from Munich to Barca is thus becoming increasingly unlikely. The first option still seems to be LaLiga arch-rivals Real Madrid.

Updated 03/29/2021 at 7:23 am

At Real Madrid, they are adamant that David Alaba will wear Los Blancos' shirt next season. According to "kicker", club circles say they are "close to the finish line". Advisor Pini Zahavi, however, sees things differently.

"We are still talking to other clubs," Zahavi explained to the "kicker" that a move to Spain is by no means certain. According to the consultant, four clubs are currently still up for election. Now his client has to choose "who will win the race".

Barcelona obviously has a bad hand. The Catalans should simply not have the financial means to lift the deal. Paris Saint-Germain are also reportedly having trouble fulfilling Alaba's wishes. Chelsea, on the other hand, have enough money at their disposal, but a commitment from the Austrian to Thomas Tuchel and Co. is not a priority.

Which clubs remain in the draw? In addition to Real, this should primarily be Manchester City and Manchester United as well as Liverpool FC. However, Juventus Turin was also considered an option in the past.

According to his advisor, Alaba has not set a deadline for his decision. In a clear test, this means that wild speculation is allowed to continue.

Updated 03/26/2021 at 11:22 am

Ex-teammate Holger Badstuber could understand a move from David Alaba to Real Madrid. "I'll put it this way: Bayern Munich is top-top-top. And if you want to go one step higher in terms of prestige, from the outside perspective, then maybe it's Real Madrid," said the 32-year-old on the podcast "Bayern Insider ".

After all, Los Blancos have a "great team" and an "amazing stadium", according to the former Bayern Munich player.

Updated 03/22/2021, 10:07 p.m

Spanish media reported at the weekend that David Alaba had opted for record-breaking LaLiga champions Real Madrid. "Sky" doesn't want to lean out the window that far on Monday evening. According to information from the broadcaster, the defensive specialist has at least decided on the country in which he wants to continue playing football in the future.

According to "Sky" information, Alaba has turned down a "very lucrative offer" from Paris Saint-Germain. According to the report, the nine-time German champion will also not switch to Chelsea with German team manager Thomas Tuchel.

So there are still the two top clubs from Spain, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. According to "Sky" research, the fact that Alaba has long since decided on the royals is a false report. Rather, the chances between Real and Barca would be around 50 to 50. A decision should be made in the near future.

Updated 03/22/2021, 7:15 p.m

The poker game surrounding David Alaba has been decided. Really this time. At least that's what the Spanish newspaper ABC claims. There it is said that the Austrian and his followers have verbally agreed on a contract with the royal team. A hefty hand money convinced the man from Munich to sign with the Spanish record champions.

Alaba is said to have agreed to sign a four-year contract with the Madrilenians. He has meanwhile rejected the French industry leader Paris Saint-Germain, it is said.

The numbers of the deal should look like this: Alaba receives a net salary of around 10 million euros from the royal team per season. In addition, the 28-year-old can look forward to a mega bonus of 20 million euros. With this hand money, the Madrilenians are said to have outdone the competition in poker for the Austrian.

Updated 03/20/2021 at 8:08 am

David Alaba's sporting future is still in the stars. After more than ten days ago there was talk of a verbal commitment to FC Barcelona, ​​"Don Balon" maintains that the Austrian is about to move to Real Madrid.

An interested party from the Premier League is said to have said goodbye to the tug of war for Alaba's favor. Instead of the Bayern star, central defender Jules Koundé is said to be at the top of Ole Gunnar Solskjær's wish list for the Red Devils and the commitment of the Seville professional even has priority over supposed super transfers from the two BVB stars Jadon Sancho and Erling Haaland.

So the three most likely options remain Barca, Real and PSG. There are increasing signs that Alaba will finally choose one of the three clubs in the upcoming international break.

Updated 03/11/2021 at 07:22

The rumor from Catalonia that David Alaba had reached an oral agreement with FC Barcelona made waves on Wednesday. The Austrian's agent, Pini Zahavi, has now spoken up.

"That's not true," said Alaba's representative to "SPOX" and "Goal". The reporting on the future club of the outgoing star player from FC Bayern will probably continue for a few more weeks.

Updated 03/10/2021, 2:55 p.m

David Alaba is about to move to FC Barcelona. The Austrian is said to have even reached an oral agreement with the Catalans. At least that's what the "Mundo Deportivo" reports. It is said that there is still no agreement on the question of salary.

The "Bild" contradicts this representation and reports that there is still no agreement between the parties. However, the German tabloid also confirmed that there was a meeting between FC Barcelona and the Alaba camp last week. What came of it is unclear.

What is certain is that the Catalans simply do not have the financial means to meet Alaba's salary expectations at the moment. The Munich resident allegedly demands a salary of around 20 million euros from his new employer.

Updated 03/08/2021, 11:55 am

Joan Laporta has been elected as the new club president of FC Barcelona. It is the 58-year-old's second tenure at Barca, having already managed the club between 2003 and 2010.

Laporta had repeatedly emphasized that he wanted to extend the expiring contract with superstar Lionel Messi as his biggest campaign promise. In addition, he wants to ensure that the Blaugrana come back to the top European level with new signings at world-class level.

The interest in David Alaba is said to be particularly great. As the sports newspaper "as" reported, Laporta is said to have met with Alaba's advisors Pini Zahavi and Fali Ramadani last week - i.e. before his re-election on Sunday - to emphasize the desire for a summer transfer.

The 28-year-old Bayern Munich defensive all-rounder is also high on the wish list of Barca's arch-rivals Real Madrid. Barca President Laporta should now primarily try to lure the Austrian to Catalonia with the pawn Lionel Messi. The extension with the superstar and the signing of Alaba: two big goals that will determine the first few weeks of Laporta's presidency at Barca.

Updated 03/03/2021 at 7:15 am

The poker for David Alaba's future is in full swing. "All the top clubs in Europe are after David," said consultant Pini Zahavi of "Sport Bild". In the end, the Austrian "must make the final decision," added Zahavi.

At the moment, it looks like Alaba is spoiled for choice - as long as he lowers his demands. Most recently, it was said that the 28-year-old was asking for a salary of well over 20 million euros and the assurance that he could play in midfield at his new club. According to “Sport Bild”, only one club wants to meet at least the financial part of this requirement: Paris Saint-Germain.

Contact with the French is "close", reports the newspaper. However, Alaba himself has not yet met with the representatives of the Sheikh Club. He even ruled out PSG as his next target originally, but the financial perspective might make him think twice.

There is also regular contact with Real Madrid. Alaba's salary requirements are still proving to be the biggest hurdle here. Meanwhile, the track to Chelsea should not be particularly hot. The Londoners "hold back", writes the "Sport Bild".

It is still unclear when the decision about Alaba's future will be made. The Austrian could possibly take his time until May or even after the EM. Until then, we can continue to speculate.

Updated 02/27/2021 at 11:20 am

"Is David Alaba coming to Real Madrid in the summer?" asked "Bild" reporter Christian Falk of German international Toni Kroos in his podcast. The royal star: "I don't know. I have no background information." One can "actually believe" that he has no information about a possible deal with the Austrian, emphasized Kroos. He also did not speak personally to Alaba.

"I don't know what he has on the table, what's possible, what's required. Let's all surprise ourselves," Kroos continued. After all, it depends on “what he wants and what Real wants and can do”. After all, the financial situation for "many clubs" is no longer so easy.

If the defender and the Spanish record champions finally reach an agreement, Kroos would be happy. "If you have the quality to play for a club like Bayern for years, we don't need to talk about the sporting quality."

Updated 02/26/2021 at 8:02 am

Real Madrid are the top favorites to sign David Alaba. According to "ESPN" and "Le Parisien", the Austrian should demand a salary of 22 million euros per year. The 28-year-old also wants a guaranteed position in midfield.

As "Mundo Deportivo" reports, Los Blancos do not want to agree to these wishes. The change could possibly even fail due to the conditions set by Alaba.

The Spanish sports newspaper names Alaba's advisor Pini Zahavi as the key to the negotiations. Real Madrid knew that the offer would have to be improved in order to convince the Austrian to sign. However, it is questionable whether the royals will get involved.

Updated 02/23/2021 at 7:24 p.m

After "Sky", "Bild" is now also reporting on a specific PSG offer for David Alaba. The desired goal of the outgoing Bayern defense chief is not France, it is said.

Instead, Alaba is still leaning toward a move to Spain's La Liga. There, Real Madrid is considered the hottest contender for a commitment from the 28-year-old.

Updated 02/23/2021 at 7:19 am

It is still unclear what color David Alaba's jersey will be from next season. After Real Madrid was named as the new employer, Paris Saint-Germain seems to be stepping on the accelerator.

According to the pay channel "Sky", the conviction grew on the Seine that FC Bayern's defensive all-rounder wanted to sign a contract in the summer. The interest that existed six months ago has by no means subsided, on the contrary.

According to the report, the PSG makers have been working hard in recent weeks to convince Alaba to make the move. There has even been a personal meeting with club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. It is not known how high the chances of the French permanent champion actually are.

Updated 02/22/2021 at 1:31 p.m

Toni Kroos has commented on a possible move by his former team-mate David Alaba from FC Bayern to Real Madrid.

"I think there were a lot of players who were here who definitely brought the quality with them. You need quality here, that you're physically there, that your head is there in many situations, even if it's not That's how it works. You need more than just sporting quality, "said the Royal playmaker to "Sky".

For Kroos, who left Bayern Munich in 2014, it was "a bit difficult to say what and how he thinks" about Alaba. The Rio world champion said: "I've read the name Alaba in connection with Real Madrid, but I don't have any information about it now."

Updated 2/22/2021 at 9:33 am

It is still unclear how things will continue for David Alaba in the summer. The central defender will probably not be drawn into the Italian Serie A.

As "calciomercato.com" reports, Juventus Turin is leaving Alaba Poker. According to this, the salary requirement of 12 million euros per year for the old lady is simply not to be met.

In addition, given the strong competition from Spain, Juve reckon their chances are bad anyway.

Updated 02/21/2021, 09:00 am

Although FC Barcelona has tight coffers and the Catalans' liabilities are now estimated at more than one billion euros, the Spanish top club should continue to get involved in poker for a commitment from David Alabas.

Recently there were rumors that the Alaba side around advisor Pini Zahavi wanted to wait for the upcoming presidential elections at Camp Nou at the beginning of March before deciding on the Bayern star's footballing future.

According to a report by sport.es, if presidential candidate Joan Laporta is elected, the Catalans could suddenly find themselves in pole position to sign the Austrian. Laporta and Alaba's advisor Zahavi have had a friendly relationship for years. According to reports, the players' agent would rather place his protégé in Barcelona than with arch-rivals Real Madrid.

It remains questionable whether the Catalans would be able to meet Alaba's salary demands despite the financial crisis in the summer. Meanwhile, rumors are circulating in the English Yellow Press that the Austrian would be made the best-earning player in the Premier League with a reported €420,000 per week if he were to move to England to join Tuchel club FC Chelsea.

Updated 02/17/2021 at 8:13 am

David Alaba is apparently considering a move to Chelsea. At least the national player Antonio Rüdiger, who works there, confirmed that the Austrian contacted him.

"I've already been in contact with David Alaba," Rüdiger told "Sport Bild". "If something like that is looming, then the friendly player normally reports himself," added the German defender.

Chelsea is one of many clubs that have been linked to David Alaba for weeks. So far, Alaba has only confirmed contacts with FC Barcelona.

Updated 02/16/2021 at 7:32 p.m

Since Tuesday it has been finally clear that FC Bayern and its noble defender David Alaba will part ways in the summer. At a press conference specially scheduled to announce his departure, the Austrian explained that after more than a decade in the Bavarian state capital, he wants to "take the next step in my career and a new challenge". Alaba did not reveal where he will end up after the 2020/21 Bundesliga season.

As "Sport 1" reporter Florian Plettenberg claims to have found out, the decision by Alaba and his team of advisors led by players' agent Pini Zahavi should still be completely open. Accordingly, it should only be certain that for the 28-year-old a move to the Premier League is probably not up for debate. Most recently, Alaba has been repeatedly associated with a move to Manchester City and his former coach Pep Guardiola.

Updated 02/16/2021 at 2:22 p.m

Defense chief David Alaba will leave club world champion Bayern Munich as expected after 13 years at the end of the season.

At his farewell press conference on Tuesday, however, he did not reveal where the Austrian national soccer player will be moving to. The Spanish record champions Real Madrid are the hottest candidates to sign the 28-year-old. FC Barcelona is also interested.

"It was definitely not an easy decision," said Alaba: "The club is very important to me, I am very, very grateful to him for many things. It was an incredibly good time." Financial aspects didn't play a role, he wanted to "take the next step in my career and a new challenge," he emphasized.

Updated 2/16/2021 at 8:36 am

Now the Alaba farewell in concrete terms: An online press conference by FC Bayern with the chief of defense is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday. As part of this, the 28-year-old will probably announce the end of his Bayern era.

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Updated 02/16/2021 at 06:16 am

After much back and forth, David Alaba will announce his departure from FC Bayern Munich today. This is reported by the "image".

Accordingly, a contract extension with the German record champions beyond the summer of 2021 is finally off the table, in order to create clarity, the Austrian is said to want to announce this decision to the public on Tuesday.

In the meantime, where he will ultimately be drawn to is still in the stars. According to the report, the 28-year-old has a dream club with Real Madrid, but can now also imagine continuing his career in the English Premier League. Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are said to be interested.

FC Bayern have already anticipated the departure of their homegrown talent and announced the signing of Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig on Friday.

Updated 02/13/2021 at 1:27 p.m

In mid-January, "Marca" reported that David Alaba would join Real Madrid. But according to "AS", the central defender of FC Bayern is not the only candidate for the royals.

Kalidou Koulibaly from SSC Napoli, Jules Koundé from FC Sevilla and Pau Torres from FC Villarreal are also on the list of the Spaniards. Does the Alaba change wobble against this background?

Updated 02/11/2021 at 11:08 am

David Alaba apparently had more options than previously thought when choosing his new club. 'Transfer expert' Guillem Balague claims in his column that according to his information the Austrian has received offers from a total of seven clubs.

Real Madrid is one of those clubs, explained the journalist, who said the Alaba side are studying each of those offers very closely. A decision on the future of the defender has therefore still not been made.

Updated 2/9/2021 at 8:10 am

Since it became known that David Alaba could also imagine moving to the island, various Premier League clubs have been working on an offer for the Austrian. Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea FC are among them.

According to the "Telegraph", however, the Blues will only be able to sign Alaba if the defender lowers his salary requirements. The Munich resident is currently said to be asking for a salary of £400,000 (approx. EUR 450,000) per week. The club from London cannot or does not want to pay this sum.

It is not clear what salary Chelsea FC would approve. However, world champion Kanté is said to be the Blues' top earner at the moment with a salary of around £350,000 (approx. EUR 400,000) per week.

Updated 05/02/2021 at 2:25 p.m

David Alaba's farewell to Bayern in the summer is a done deal. CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed this again in an interview with "Sport1".

When asked about a possible farewell game for the Austrian, the 65-year-old replied: "We would have given him that if he had ended his career here." Between the lines is written: But he won't!

Nevertheless, it is important to Rummenigge to deal with Alaba on good terms. "When the rumors about Real Madrid came up recently, he came to my office for an espresso. The relationship between FC Bayern and David Alaba is absolutely fine," he clarified.

Rummenigge doesn't want a cool atmosphere. "I told him that he would be treated seriously and fairly at FC Bayern until the last day and I hope that spectators will be possible again at his last game for FC Bayern. Because we want to say goodbye to the fans," emphasized the functionary.

Rummenigge continues: "It has always distinguished us that we deal with such issues seriously. The boy came to us almost 13 years ago and has always delivered top performances for the benefit of the club. It is an obligation of FC Bayern to keep him like this goodbye as he deserves."

Updated 02/05/2021, 07:45 am

David Alaba is close to signing at Real Madrid, according to Spanish reports. Marc Roca, a teammate at Bayern Munich this season, still hopes the Austrian will stay.

"We want Alaba to stay with us," Roca told "Marca": "Hopefully Real Madrid doesn't hit and hopefully he stays with us for a long time."

The defender is an important part of the defense for the German record champions. "He's helping us a lot this season and I hope it stays that way in the future."

Updated 2/3/2021 at 8:45 am

The Spanish sports newspaper "Marca" wants to know more about David Alaba than anyone else when it comes to poker. The newspaper reports on Wednesday that the Austrian has already passed the obligatory medical check-up at Real Madrid.

The agreement between the player and the club has resulted in a four-year deal that Alaba will take up in the 2021-22 season, according to the report.

To what extent this claim corresponds to the facts is not clear. Also on Wednesday, "Sport Bild" reported that Alaba's future has not yet been decided and that a move to the Premier League is also an option for the Austrian.

Updated 02/01/2021 at 5:37 p.m

Now CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has commented again on David Alaba. According to the chairman of the board of directors at FC Bayern Munich, it is "99.9 percent certain" that the Austrian will leave Munich. Rummenigge made that clear in an interview with "Sky".

"Since January 2nd, David can sign wherever he wants. I don't know if he has an agreement with Real Madrid. It's a great club. I can understand that the club is interesting for David", so the Bayern boss.

All other statements by Rummenigge about Alaba and other personnel issues at FC Bayern can be found here.

Updated 01/31/2021 at 1:21 p.m

Following Bayern President Herbert Hainer, board member Oliver Kahn also spoke up in the David Alaba case. When asked about the future of the defender on “Sky 90”, he made it clear that a farewell in the summer is almost certain.

"Of course we have to do something now to replace David Alaba," said Kahn about Bayern Munich's future defensive staff. However, he is “not worried” about this, especially since RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano could already be a successor.

Updated 01/30/2021 at 10:41 p.m

Bavarian President Herbert Hainer spoke to "Bild" about David Alaba. When asked if there was still a conciliatory conversation after the failed poker game, he said: "I sent him an email congratulating him on being voted Austria's footballer of the year. I had an answer within 15 minutes. He was happy . But we didn't talk more about his contract situation."

The atmosphere among each other is "okay". "You have to deal with it professionally. He and his advisor had different ideas about the financial structure of a new contract. That's legitimate," said Hainer.

Is Alaba going to Real Madrid now, as has been assumed in many places? "As far as I know, that's not fixed yet," emphasized the FCB boss.

Updated 01/29/2021 at 7:26 am

While the rumors about advances from Real Madrid and Liverpool have been quite concrete recently, Manchester City didn't seem to go all out with David Alaba. But far from it!

As the Spanish "As" reports, the Sky Blues have now put together an extremely lucrative package for the Austrian. According to reports, Pep Guardiola wants to bring his former Bayern protégé to England.

To make a signature palatable for him, City Alaba is said to offer a whopping 14 million euros per year. In return, the 28-year-old would commit himself to the club for five years.

An additional attraction should be the prospect of assignments in central midfield. The all-rounder likes to play there, but at FC Bayern he is firmly scheduled to play in defence. In addition, there is no getting past Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka.

Updated 01/25/2021 at 1:09 p.m

In the poker world of David Alaba, things are still going back and forth. So far, the only thing that has been confirmed is that the Viennese will leave FC Bayern after the end of this season. So far, Real Madrid has been declared the leader in the Alaba race in the media. Liverpool FC apparently wants to slide in.

Jürgen Klopp seems to have made personnel matters a top priority. According to "Don Balon", the Liverpool trainer has asked the management of the English champions to dispute Real Alaba's allegedly forthcoming signature.

Not least because of the acute personnel problems, the Reds want to add another specialist to their central defense next season. Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are unlikely to play any more competitive games this season.

Updated 01/22/2021 at 7:43 am

The poker game surrounding David Alaba continues to pick up speed, with new water level reports coming in almost every day. The Spanish transfer expert Guillem Balague said in a question and answer session on Twitter that, according to his information, the Austrian demands more than the eleven million euros mentioned by "Marca" annually, so he is hoping for the really big payday.

Spain (Real and Barcelona) remains Alaba's preferred destination, "but he has realized that the two clubs have lost some of their competitiveness. Also, other offers bring more money and maybe a greater chance of winning the biggest titles," Balague explained the hesitation of the defender.

This is where Paris Saint-Germain comes into play. The French are one of the few clubs that can offer Alaba a princely salary coupled with good sporting prospects. According to Balague, a move to the ex-Tuchel club is only an option if superstar Neymar stays: "That would open the door for Alaba."

The transfer expert also claims to have found out why the poker game for the Munich native could well drag on for a few more weeks. Allegedly, the Alaba camp is making a special demand: "His representatives have decided to ask for special insurance [from interested clubs]. Imagine if he gets injured now and is out for a year. Nobody would take him. " It is not known whether the potential buyers would agree to such an insurance.

Updated 01/21/2021 at 7:20 am

Real Madrid want to secure the signing of David Alaba as soon as possible. Obviously, the royals did the bill without the Austrian.

"Sky" "transfer expert" Kaveh Solkehol claimed in the "Transfer Show" that Real Madrid has already made a "big offer" to David Alaba, but the Munich native has not yet accepted this offer. A decision will be made in April or May at the earliest, the journalist said.

Solkehol also confirmed that other clubs are still in the running for the defender. These are said to be FC Barcelona, ​​Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool FC.

Updated 01/19/2021, 04:08 p.m

Tuesday stays bustling! The next speculation comes from Italy by Gianluca Di Marzio. According to the transfer expert, Liverpool FC made the Bayern defender the best offer of all interested parties at the beginning of January. Apparently unsuccessful.

Alaba's dream is and will remain Real Madrid, Di Marzio continued. The royals have drawn up a preliminary contract, under which only the signature of the Austrian is missing. It is expected that this will take place in the coming weeks.

According to information from the transfer specialist, Alaba should earn twelve million euros at Real Madrid - after taxes!

Updated 01/19/2021 at 1:05 p.m

Now things are happening in quick succession: "Bild" has also revealed new information about Alaba Poker. According to the tabloid, the 28-year-old took out insurance "a few days ago in Germany".

This should protect him in the event of a sudden injury in the coming months. That's the only reason he had a medical check-up.

According to "Bild", Alaba and his advisors are said to be insisting on a five-year contract. However, Real currently only offers a working paper until 2025. In addition, the Austrian should demand significantly more than the rumored ten million euros net each year.

Updated 01/19/2021 at 12:36 p.m

The "kicker" has now also published an update on the current situation at David Alaba. According to the specialist magazine, the Austrian will leave FC Bayern "100 percent" after the season. Alaba, his father George and advisor Pini Zahavi "definitely agreed" on that.

It is still unclear which club the left-footed player will end up with. Five clubs are still in the running: Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City. In addition, FC Barcelona is not written off after the upcoming presidential election.

Alaba should meanwhile ask for time to think things over, possibly even until April or May. The trend is currently towards Real, but nothing has been signed. The rumored medical check took place independently of the royals, Alaba generally wanted to be declared fit for a change. Zahavi is said to have paid the expenses.

Pikant: According to "kicker", Real coach Zinédine Zidane "recently put internal pressure on Alaba". The Frenchman wants certainty about his defense going forward. Because even veteran Sergio Ramos has not yet extended in Madrid.

Updated 01/19/2021 at 10:39 am

"Marca" has pushed ahead (see update from 6:47 a.m.), but the German media do not (yet) want to follow suit: According to "Sky Sport" and "Sport Bild" David Alaba is moving to Real Madrid not yet sealed.

On Tuesday morning, "Sky Sport" claimed that "no decision had been made" and "no medical check-up completed".

Alaba's father explained to "Sport1": "No decision has been made yet and David has not yet signed for Real. Besides Real, there are other clubs that are interested in him. It is still important for him that he is fully wants to concentrate on Bayern and on his performances."

Updated 01/19/2021 at 06:47 am

Are the speculations finally over? If you believe "Marca", the mystery of David Alaba's future has finally been solved. According to the Spanish Sport-Zeitung, the Austrian, whose contract with FC Bayern Munich expires after the season, is moving to Real Madrid.

Accordingly, Alaba has already signed a preliminary contract with the royal team. The new contract is due to end in June 2025 and will bring the defender almost eleven million euros a year. Alaba is said to have already completed the medical check.

Apart from a six-month loan to TSG Hoffenheim in early 2011, Alaba spent his entire professional career at FC Bayern. However, the left foot could not agree on a new contract with the German record champions.

Updated 01/14/2021 at 07:32

The fact that David Alaba will leave FC Bayern Munich on a free transfer after the season seems almost inevitable, but where the Austrian will go is still in the stars. The rumored interest of a top club is said to have cooled down a lot in the meantime.

Liverpool FC are said to have reservations about signing the central defender. The reports the "Independent".

Accordingly, the Reds have a need in the center of defence, but the new signing they are looking for is supposed to replace 29-year-old Joel Matip. Buying a player around 30 should therefore not be an option. Therefore, one should have agreed on a "strict no" on Anfield Road in the Causa Alaba, according to the report with reference to sources close to the club.

Alaba should also speak against his height. At 1.80 meters, the Liverpool international is said to be simply too small for central defence.

Updated 01/13/2021, 07:55 am

David Alaba will leave FC Bayern next summer. According to “Sport Bild”, both the player and the club are currently assuming this. It is still completely open where the Austrian will go.

While "Sky" recently spoke of five clubs trying to get the 28-year-old, "Sport Bild" even counts six clubs that are potential buyers and have already made representations to the Alaba camp: Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Liverpool, Man City and Man United.

Jürgen Klopp and the Reds are said to have more or less said goodbye to poker and are looking for alternatives.

Real Madrid still have the best cards in the race for the Munich player. Talks with Los Blancos are said to be "well advanced".

Updated 09/01/2021 at 2:10 p.m

In the poker game surrounding David Alaba, a party that has so far received little attention could obviously play a decisive role: the sports goods manufacturer Adidas.

According to the Spanish "AS", the company is very interested in keeping Alaba, one of the most important advertising faces in the German-speaking market, in the "Adidas family".

If Alaba leaves FC Bayern, that could speak for a move to Real Madrid. For example, an extension of the personal contract (current term until 2026) with Alaba to improve salaries would be conceivable.

Other alleged Alaba interested parties such as Chelsea FC, Barca or PSG are equipped by Adidas competitor Nike.

Adidas has been a kit maker for Los Blancos since 1998. Just last year, the collaboration was extended to 2028.

Updated 01/08/2021 at 4:51 p.m

Real Madrid are among the alleged five clubs that are currently negotiating with David Alaba about his employment from the summer. According to Spanish media, the royals are even the favorites in poker for the Bayern defender.

In the dressing room of the Spanish record champions, however, there is now resentment when it comes to a possible Alaba deal. This is reported by the newspaper "AS".

Accordingly, the real stars cannot understand how negotiations with David Alaba are being conducted on the one hand, and how the working paper from veteran Sergio Ramos has not yet been extended on the other. The talks between Ramos and the club management are said to be about money. If there is no agreement, the defender will be gone in the summer.

According to "AS", the players are also surprised that Alaba should pocket as much money as Ramos, although the Austrian does not have the reputation of the Real captain by a long shot. According to the report, Alaba would start with a net annual salary of twelve million euros. Only Eden Hazard and Gareth Bale, €15m each, are said to earn more.

Updated 01/07/2021 at 12:20 p.m

New day, new rumor: "Sky" wants to know that David Alaba or the Austrian's agent is currently in talks with five different clubs. The broadcaster does not reveal which clubs are involved.

It is clear that Real Madrid are among the interested parties. It also seems clear that FC Barcelona is currently unable to raise the financial package that would be necessary to convince Alaba to sign.

Liverpool FC's advances are also more or less documented, and the Austrian is said to have made an offer similar to that of Real Madrid (approx. EUR 10 million per year).

Updated 01/06/2021 at 11:49 am

Possibly a reversal in Alaba poker? After it was recently said that the Austrian would not move to England, Liverpool FC is now showing renewed interest.

The Reds around team manager Jürgen Klopp are "trying hard", as "The Guardian" writes. Last but not least, the defensive concerns of the English champions were decisive. Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez will be out for a long time after serious injuries.

At the same time, "The Guardian" notes that Alaba's favorite employer is Real Madrid.

Updated 01/05/2021 at 10:25 am

There is a lot of speculation about David Alaba's future these days. Every broadcaster, every newspaper and every "expert" has new information about poker about the Austrian almost every day. Ex-Bundesliga player Jan Aage Fjörtoft is one of them.

The Norwegian claims that Alaba will only leave FC Bayern for Spain, so a move to the English Premier League is out of the question. He would not leave Munich for England, Fjörtoft wrote on Twitter.

Updated 04/01/2021 at 7:38 p.m

The "Sport Bild" has confirmed a report by the Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano in the person of football boss Christian Falk, according to which Real Madrid is in pole position with David Alaba. The royals benefit from the fact that the Bayern defender has allegedly always dreamed of playing for the top Spanish club one day.

In total, Alaba should have offers from five clubs. His agent Pini Zahavi is currently negotiating most intensively with the Madrilenians, who want to sign the defender on a free transfer in the summer. But nothing has been signed yet.

This is probably also due to the fact that there is still no agreement on the Austrian's salary. According to "Spox", Zahavi wants to make his client the top earner of the royal family. While "Marca" recently wrote of an annual salary of ten million euros, according to information from the portal, Alaba is aiming for a salary of 13 million euros. That would make the 28-year-old the best-paid professional at Real.

So far, this is Sergio Ramos, who is said to earn twelve million euros. His future in Madrid is still completely open. An extension offer is not yet available, but could still arise.

Updated 01/04/2021 at 10:24 am

One less! David Alaba will not move to FC Barcelona in the summer of 2021. This is reported by the "Marca".

Although there has been contact between the Catalans and Alaba agent Pini Zahavi in ​​the past, Barca simply cannot handle the financial package. Those responsible at FC Barcelona have therefore rejected a transfer, the newspaper writes.

Real Madrid are still the big favorites to sign the Austrian. The Royal Executive Board is said to have already approved the necessary funds for a four-year contract. Alaba is said to collect a net salary of ten million euros in the Spanish capital.

Updated 01/02/2021, 6:40 p.m

What's next for David Alaba? The defender will probably leave Bayern Munich in the summer. According to "Bild" [see entry before this] and "Sky", reports from Spain that Real Madrid is about to be transferred are less hot than expected.

The TV broadcaster goes even further: According to this, a lot is still open at Alaba, the 28-year-old has not yet made a decision and is thinking about four options: Real, Barca, PSG or a top club from England.

Updated 01/02/2021 at 3:36 p.m

After some indications that there could soon be more details about David Alaba's new club, "Bild" is now taking the wind out of the sails of the reports from Spain.

According to the tabloid, the Alaba side is not pushing to sign a contract as soon as possible.

Real Madrid, currently the hottest candidate for a transfer, still have to clarify a few other personal details - above all the future of Luka Modric and Sergio Ramos, whose contracts expire next summer.

Updated 02/01/2021, 08:00

Is everything going really fast now? After "Marca" reported on New Year's Day about a possible move from David Alaba to Real Madrid, the house sheet of the Spanish record champions is now following suit. The deal should therefore be sealed in the first few days of the new year - in order not to let possible competition even get a chance.

According to information from the Sportzeitung, the Madrilenians are baiting the Munich native with a four-year contract. As a salary, "a little more than ten million euros" are under discussion - net.

Trainer Zinédine Zidane is said to have given his OK for negotiations long ago. Those responsible see Alaba as the perfect personality to improve the squad on several levels, they say. For example, Alaba could put pressure on Raphael Varane in the fight for a regular place.

At the same time, the Austrian could sooner or later follow in the footsteps of Sergio Ramos, who at almost 35 is no longer one of the youngest.

Updated 01/01/2021 at 3:14 p.m

Now it's getting serious: The winter transfer window opens on January 2, 2021, when there may soon be clarity about David Alaba's future.

After all, it's the last half year of the Bayern defender's contract, and the 28-year-old can negotiate freely.

According to "Marca", the first interested party is already ready. According to the report, Real Madrid want to make a move as soon as FIFA regulations allow it.

Alaba is open to a change, and the transfer for the 2020/2021 season could be finalized as early as next week.

Updated 12/29/2020 at 9:10 am

It is still unclear what the future of David Alaba looks like. A free transfer from FC Bayern in the summer is currently the most likely.

According to "fussballtransfers.com", Real Madrid are the favourites. But according to the report, Manchester City are also given good chances.

Accordingly, the Citizens want to lure the Austrian with a place in midfield - Alaba's favorite position. In addition, the 28-year-old could well imagine a move to the Sky Blues and is open to a reunion with ex-coach Pep Guardiola.

The Spaniard had Alaba under his wing at FC Bayern from 2013 to 2016 and even then had the international play in midfield from time to time.

Updated 12/28/2020 at 9:42 am

Liverpool seems to be stepping up their efforts in the race for David Alaba. As the newspaper "Liverpool Echo" reports, the Reds continue to keep a close eye on the Austrian.

The English champions don't want to pass up the opportunity to sign the Bayern star on a free transfer in the summer. An extension in Munich is now almost impossible.

Liverpool's successful coach Jürgen Klopp has long been considered a big Alaba fan. Real Madrid is currently the biggest competitor.

Updated 12/26/2020 at 12:20 p.m

David Alaba remaining at FC Bayern is hardly conceivable. But which club will the all-rounder join in the summer? "The Athletic" knows more details.

According to information from the well-known portal, there are currently many indications of a move to Real Madrid. Not only are Los Blancos keenly interested in the versatile Austrian, they are also arguably willing to meet the financial demands of the 28-year-old, who turned down Bayern Munich's salary offer, which the report says was around €220,000 a week .

However, the change will not take place in January. The reason for this is simple: Real Madrid is also suffering from the consequences of the corona pandemic and would rather get the Bayern star, whose contract is expiring, in the summer on a free transfer.

Manchester United were also said to have considered Alaba. According to "The Athletic", however, the Red Devils have come to the conclusion that the overall financial package is too big. Alaba would blow up the structure at United with his salary requests. That's why the Manchester club are out of the running.

Updated 12/26/2020 at 10:44am

Where David Alaba's path will lead in the summer is still in the stars, but there will probably not be a last-minute extension at FC Bayern Munich.

The "Abendzeitung" confirms that the German record champions expect the Austrian to leave after the current season.

Accordingly, the ideas of both sides are far apart. Locals don't believe that this will change, they are "sceptical", the newspaper said, referring to the club's environment.

Updated 12/23/2020 at 10:02 am

Recently, David Alaba has mostly been linked with Real Madrid. But Manchester United is also interested in the defender, according to "Daily Star".

Accordingly, the Red Devils lure with an annual salary of more than 13 million euros. According to information from the tabloid, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea FC are also involved in Alaba poker.

FC Bayern officially withdrew its contract offer for the 28-year-old Austrian a few weeks ago.

Updated 12/23/2020 at 8:45 am

At FC Bayern, those responsible no longer believe that David Alaba will stay. "We rolled out the red carpet for David Alaba and pushed our limits," said Oliver Kahn in the "Sport Bild" interview. Alaba and "especially his advisor Pini Zahavi" did not walk over this carpet: "So at some point we rolled it up again."

It looks as if Alaba is reorienting itself, the board member explained: "We have to accept that." The fact that FC Bayern had to let the 28-year-old go on a free transfer is particularly painful, the board revealed: "But we had set ourselves limits, and they weren't corona limits."

Kahn blamed Zahavi primarily for the failed negotiations. "If advisors don't want to admit that we are in a time that is very difficult for football as a whole and can become very existential, then a situation like this arises."

Updated 12/22/2020 at 7:55 am

David Alaba's move to Real Madrid is getting "closer and closer", reports the Spanish sports newspaper "Marca". Despite the competition from Manchester, Paris, Liverpool and London, the royals are ahead in poker for the Austrian, the paper writes.

In the longer term, Alaba (28) is expected to fill the void left by Sergio Ramos at Madrid after the end of his career. The Spain international (34) is currently in his last year of contract. The club wants to extend the contract, but the parties have not yet reached an agreement.

Since Alaba is available on a free transfer in the summer, the transfer does not contradict the Madrilenians' recently imposed austerity measures, writes "Marca".

The Spanish record champions were already thinking about buying the Austrian in the summer of 2020, but since the defender was in his last year of contract at that time, the royal team backed out.

The Bayern star himself, who was recently named "Austria's footballer of the year" for the seventh time in his home country, does not want to say anything more about his personal situation at the moment. He was quoted as saying by the APA news agency: "I've already said a lot on the subject and don't really want to add anything more. My personal feeling hasn't changed. I'm happy to be part of this team. I have a contract until Sommer and we have set ourselves high goals as a team that I want to achieve."

Updated 12/16/2020 at 7:31 am

After FC Bayern and David Alaba were unable to agree on a contract extension, the central defender is set to make a free transfer next summer.

The tough contract gamble probably didn't go unnoticed by those involved. According to "Sport Bild", the atmosphere between those responsible for Bayern and the Alaba side is "poisoned".

After the Austrian rejected Bayern's offer of a contract, the "Akte Alaba" was closed, according to the report. So a farewell is probably a done deal.

Updated 12/14/2020 at 8:44 am

David Alaba's contract with FC Bayern Munich ends after the current season. Instead of extending, the Austrian will probably leave Munich for a free transfer. There is now little doubt about this scenario. This is also suggested by a report by the "kicker".

Accordingly, the club is "not considering" a new offer. FC Bayern withdrew an existing offer at the beginning of November. Previously, no agreement was said to have been reached in several rounds of negotiations.

Alaba does not have to worry about his future. Top clubs interested in the defender's services are likely to line up in the summer. Most recently, an engagement with the Spanish industry giants Real Madrid or FC Barcelona was considered likely.

Updated 12/10/2020, 4:40 p.m

Will David Alaba leave FC Bayern for Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer? Quite possible if you believe a report from "Bild".

The tabloid speculates that a transfer to Los Blancos will become a reality if rumors from Spain are correct. There, the radio station "Onda Cero" reported on Friday that Real icon Sergio Ramos, whose contract expires in June 2021, could leave the club after more than a decade and a half.

The 34-year-old defender is said to be hoping for an adventure in England towards the end of his career if a suitable Premier League club can be found.

In that case, Ramos, one of Madrid's top earners, would be off the payroll and in place for Alaba, for whom Real (along with FC Barcelona) are said to be one of the top targets.

Updated 12/10/2020 at 9:34 am

There is still no breakthrough in sight, let alone a decision in the David Alaba case at FC Bayern. Club President Herbert Hainer recently confirmed in an interview with "Sport1" that there is "no other status" regarding the contract talks with the Munich defender.

"We made David Alaba's management a very good offer, because we think he's a very good player. That was rejected as insufficient. We then took our offer off the table. That's the current state of affairs." , said Bavaria's President Hainer on the status quo. The 66-year-old was unable to say whether and when there would be another round of negotiations or a possible concession on the part of the players.

Updated 12/10/2020 at 11:40 am

FC Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has commented on the ongoing speculation about David Alaba and a move to other European countries.

"Every team rightly thinks about strengthening itself," said Rummenigge in an interview with the Italian "Tuttosport". In addition to clubs from England, Spain and France, Italy's serial champions Juventus have long been among the candidates for a free transfer from Alabas next summer.

"In this situation, it's normal for the top European clubs to think of Alaba. Now it's up to him to make a decision about his future: maybe he'll change teams. Or he'll think about it, at the To stay in Bavaria. We'll see," said the 65-year-old.

Rummenigge contradicted a report by "Sport Bild" that the door at FC Bayern was now closed for David Alaba.

Updated 12/9/2020 at 7:14 am

Bayern coach Hansi Flick has always found words of praise for David Alaba when asked about a possible extension of the defender's contract.

Theoretically, there is still enough time to resume negotiations with the Austrian and his advisor Pini Zahavi. According to "Sport Bild", however, the door remains closed.

FC Bayern has therefore stopped its efforts for Alaba and continues to follow the course that was publicly announced at the beginning of November. The last contract offer for the 28-year-old is therefore no longer on the table.

From January 1st, Alaba and Zahavi will be able to openly talk to interested clubs without the Munich side having to be informed. According to "Sport Bild", a change to the Catalans is now also possible through the player's agent's contacts with Joan Laporta, candidate for the post of club president at FC Barcelona.

A transfer to LaLiga rivals Real Madrid, which has long been associated with Alaba, could fall through. According to the sports newspaper, coach Zinédine Zidane doubts that Alaba can be financed in the current situation.

According to the report, David Alaba's desired destination is currently not in Spain anyway. Accordingly, he is flirting with a move to Paris Saint-Germain. As an alternative, consultant Zahavi considered Chelsea FC.

Updated 12/07/2020 at 11:44 am

Negotiations between FC Bayern and David Alaba are currently on hold. As a result, the defender is looking for alternatives. Juventus Turin is considered a possible buyer.

However, the Italians would have to dig deep into their pockets for the 28-year-old, because according to "calciomercato" Alaba demands an annual salary of 15 million euros.

Advisor Pini Zahavi is said to be negotiating with other top European clubs in addition to Juventus. The "Bianconeri" are said to be in a good position.

Updated 12/01/2020 at 8:20 am

After the Spanish "AS" confirmed once again on Monday that Chelsea FC is in pole position in poker for David Alaba and talks are scheduled, the latest reports suddenly sound very different.

"Sky" announced on Tuesday with reference to the "Chelsea camp" that Alaba is not a transfer target for the Londoners. The Blues therefore see no need on the defensive. "As of now, 95 percent of Alaba will not be a Chelsea player next summer," says "Sky" reporter Max Bielefeld.

Since it still seems that Alaba and FC Bayern cannot agree on an extension of the defender's contract, which expires in summer 2020, the Austrian would be free after the season. From January 1st he can officially negotiate with other clubs.

Updated 11/27/2020 at 12:20 p.m

Is David Alaba leaving FC Bayern in winter? A hot lead apparently leads to England - and not to Spain, as recently assumed.

According to information from "Sport Bild" reporter Christian Falk, Alaba advisor Pini Zahavi is already planning talks with Chelsea FC, the club where Timo Werner (formerly RB Leipzig) and Kai Havertz (formerly Bayer Leverkusen) were already there before the start of the season. have hired.

A change is therefore planned for the coming transfer period in January. Zahavi, who lives in London himself, maintains good contacts with the blues. According to Falk, Alaba can also imagine moving to the English capital.

Updated 11/22/2020 at 11:41 am

It is still unclear what the future of David Alaba looks like. Will he extend his contract with FC Bayern or will he leave Munich for a free transfer?

Trainer Hansi Flick once again commented on the personnel. "David is a very fine person and a brilliant soccer player. He is very popular in the team and keeps them together," enthused the coach in an interview with Alaba's "Welt am Sonntag".

The 55-year-old also held the Austrian responsible: "David should take responsibility and decide for himself what is important to him."

Updated 11/20/2020 at 8:19pm

Real Madrid are slowly but surely emerging as the hottest contenders to sign David Alaba should Bayern part ways. However, the royals apparently want to be careful when courting the Austrian so as not to jeopardize the excellent relationship with the German record champions.

According to "Marca", Real will only start serious efforts to win Alaba after January 1, 2021. Then the 28-year-old goes into his last half-year of contract in Munich and, according to the FIFA statutes, can also officially speak to other clubs. The decision about Alaba's future could take a while.

Updated 11/19/2020 at 4:12pm

David Alaba wants to join Real Madrid, reports the Spanish "Marca". And the royals should also continue to be very interested in the Austrian, according to the sports newspaper from the capital. However, it is not to be expected that an agreement will inevitably be reached.

Marca expects that David Alaba and his agent Pini Zahavi will demand a substantial salary in the contract talks that are possible from January 1 under FIFA regulations. However, the Madrilenians would not just go along with every salary request, no one in the squad would earn more than captain Sergio Ramos anyway.

The Spain international's future at Real Madrid is also still open as his deal expires in the summer. According to the report, however, an Alaba commitment does not depend on Ramos' personalities. If the club bosses have their way, both defenders should wear Real Madrid's jersey in the 2021/22 season.

Updated 11/19/2020 at 7:18 am

FC Bayern are "relatively relaxed" about David Alaba's unresolved contract situation, according to "kicker". All the excitement surrounding the central defender's expiring working paper has "cooled off" thanks to the international break.

According to the report, the calmness of the Munich bosses can be attributed to the tight coffers of the top international clubs.

Real Madrid, for example, are unable to pay the salary of 20 million euros allegedly demanded by Alaba and the agency fee of the same amount.

Although coach Zinédine Zidane is in regular direct contact with Alaba, according to the report, the royal team assume that the Bayern star will be more drawn to Paris Saint-Germain. Chelsea FC is also being traded as a possible new employer for Alaba.

Updated 11/18/2020 at 7:45 am

In an interview with "Sport Bild", Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer also commented on the tough poker surrounding David Alaba.

"I can only say that I really enjoy playing with David. He is incredibly important in defense and also communicates a lot on the pitch. He has always delivered and was crucial in the knockout games in Lisbon", emphasized the 34-year-old.

He sees the relationship between Alaba and FCB as a give and take. "David always gave a lot to FC Bayern, but of course he also got a lot from the club," said Neuer.

Updated 11/16/2020 at 3:38pm

It now seems unlikely that FC Bayern and top performer David Alaba will be able to agree on a future together. Despite some efforts, it was not possible to agree on an extension of the working paper, which ends in summer 2021. A circumstance that seems to have left its mark on both sides.

One thing is certain, however, that the Austrian will continue to play for an absolutely top club even if he leaves Munich. He might even meet an old acquaintance who knows and appreciates his skills.

Pep Guardiola, who coached Alaba at Bayern Munich from 2013 to 2016 before taking over as manager at Manchester City, is said to be following developments around the 28-year-old very closely and considering Alaba going to England in January to trick into. This is reported by "Don Balon".

Accordingly, the Citizens hope that FC Bayern could become weak with an offer of more than 20 million euros in view of the impending free transfer after the season. The defender's market value is a lot higher, but with the 20 million euros Bayern would already know a whopping sum in the account, which promises significantly more options when looking for a successor.

In this case, Alaba could stabilize the recently shaky Manchester defense and top-class competitors in poker for the top star could be deterred in view of the fee. "Don Balon" even describes a transfer from Alabas to Manchester City as a "very real option".

Real Madrid and FC Barcelona in particular have recently been mentioned again and again as possible new clubs for Alabas, but both clubs are not in a particularly good financial position at the moment.

Updated 11/15/2020 at 10:03pm

As things stand at the moment, David Alaba will be able to leave FC Bayern on a free transfer after the 2020/21 season. From January 1st, the Austrian defender and his entourage can officially negotiate a new contract with any interested parties. Alaba consultant Pini Zahavi is said to be exploring a number of possibilities.

Zahavi speaks to all the "big names" in the top 5 leagues, reports the Italian portal "calciomercato.com". Series A series champions Juventus Turin are said to have a “prominent position” in the talks. Coach Andrea Pirlo would therefore love to welcome the 28-year-old to his ranks.

Alaba is seen as the perfect reinforcement for the team in Turin, adds "Tuttosport". He corresponds exactly to the profile that the defense is looking for.

Background: The Bianconeri are already looking for a successor to Giorgio Chiellini in the future. With 36 years under his belt, the veteran will not be available forever.

Updated 11/13/2020 at 8:50 a.m

It seems impossible that David Alaba will be extended at FC Bayern beyond the summer of 2021. Especially since the Austrian was recently "disappointed and hurt" by the course of the negotiations. If you believe reports from Spain, Alaba is already looking for new options.

Representatives of the 28-year-old are said to have had three conversations with Joan Laporta. This is reported by "Diariogol". The lawyer was President of FC Barcelona from 2003 to 2010, in March 2021 he wants to run for office again. At the meetings, Laporta is said to have made it clear that great value was placed on Alaba's services and that he would be given a princely salary.

If Laporta's candidacy is successful, he wants to push the much-needed upheaval at the Catalans. Some superstars with enormous salaries should leave the club in this course and make room for new faces. Alaba could become a kind of inaugural gift from Laporta for Barca fans.

Updated 11/11/2020 at 4:08pm

David Alaba's father sees his son offended in the contract debate at FC Bayern Munich.

The defender of the record German soccer champion was "so disappointed and hurt because so many wrong things are being conveyed in public," said George Alaba to the Austrian news agency "APA" at an event in Vienna.

Alaba senior, who also advises his son, did not comment specifically on the future of the 28-year-old. "I don't know how things will continue," he continued, affirming: "He's mentally strong and can deal with the matter in a relaxed manner."

Bayern President Herbert Hainer declared at the beginning of November that there would be "no more offers" for the Austrian international after months of playing poker with him and his agent. Alaba, whose contract expires in the summer of 2021, was surprised by this news, but also disappointed and hurt that he had not heard about it personally from those responsible for the club.

Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic later stated that he expected the defender to leave. "Now I don't know how we're supposed to get together," said Salihamidzic. According to CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, however, the door is "open a little more" for a possible agreement.

Updated 11/11/2020 at 12:21pm

It is well known that Liverpool FC is one of the most promising candidates in the race for David Alaba, who is free in the summer. According to the Austrian "Kronen Zeitung", however, the Reds would like to strike in the spring.

Accordingly, the English champions are ready to put a whopping 65 million euros on the table to bring Alaba to Anfield in January. A lot of money with a remaining contract of six months ...

Updated 11/11/2020 at 7:36 am

The future of Bayern star David Alaba after this season is still unclear. It is clear that head coach Hansi Flick wants to keep his regular player with Munich for as long as possible. At his request, it has now been ruled out within the club that the 28-year-old could still be sold in the upcoming winter transfer period. This was reported by "Sport Bild".

A sale in January would be the last chance for FC Bayern to at least generate a transfer fee for the Austrian. According to the media report, this will not happen under any circumstances.

If in doubt, Alaba should rather go on a free transfer next summer, but until then he should fully help to achieve the record champions' sporting goals in the current season.

Updated 11/10/2020 at 9:24 am

On Monday, the "90Min" portal reported that David Alaba, who could leave FC Bayern for free in the summer of 2021, is flirting with a move to the English Premier League. Accordingly, Manchester City and Liverpool FC are particularly interested. A move to Anfield Road in particular could fit. That's what longtime Reds pro Danny Murphy believes.

"He's absolutely right in terms of ability. He's a great player," Murphy enthused to Stadium Astro. The former midfielder even advises coach Jürgen Klopp to put out feelers to Alaba in winter. Especially since many clubs would like to lure the Austrian into their ranks.

"I think he would certainly bring quality and strength in depth, but there will be a lot of prospects and a lot of takers for Alaba," Murphy said.

Updated 11/09/2020 at 3:24 p.m

Turnaround for David Alaba? After the Austrian is said to have previously set Spain as his desired destination, the "90Min" portal now claims that the defender has now also come to terms with the idea of ​​moving to England. Alaba is said to be open to a transfer to the Premier League.

An unnamed source quoted the portal as saying: "Liverpool and Man City have made it clear that they are interested should he be open to a move to England."

Although the door to England has reportedly opened, Real Madrid are said to remain the favorites to sign the Munich native - unless he can agree on further cooperation with Bayern Munich.

Updated 11/09/2020 at 8:44 am

For weeks not a day has passed without new water level reports in the case of David Alaba and his failed contract extension at FC Bayern Munich.

After the club bosses of the German record champions withdrew the contract offer after months of unsuccessful negotiations, it is now the turn of the 28-year-old, as he wants to stay with Munich beyond the summer of 2021.

FC Bayern legend Mehmet Scholl also hopes that there will be an about-face and that the two parties can agree on a new working paper. The eight-time German champion and Champions League winner from 2001 said in his own web show on "Bild": "I really hope that David will extend because he belongs here! This is his club, his family lives here. It works no point in going anywhere else."

As "Bild" goes on to say, the club bosses around board boss Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and sports director Hasan Salihamidzic would pick up the thread of the conversation again if Alaba subsequently agreed to the contract offer that was withdrawn a week ago. So far, however, that has not happened.

David Alaba was one of the match winners in the last Bundesliga top game against Borussia Dortmund (3:2). He scored the important 1-1 equalizer for his colors with a free kick just before half-time.

Updated 11/08/2020 at 3:42 p.m

Former BVB goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller assumes that David Alaba will eventually back down and sign a contract with FC Bayern - similar to Robert Lewandowski, whose agent once announced that he would not renew. "And he had to row back and that will end the same way here in this case," said Weidenfeller on "Sky".

"Because in the end: where does David want to go? What options does he have? Barcelona: totally stricken economically. Real: still well staffed but economically not the same as it was a few years ago," counted the 40-year-old up.

A move to Juventus is not a sporting leap forward and in England only Liverpool is an option, if at all. Because Manchester United also do not have the necessary money to sign David Alaba, as Jadon Sancho's transfer poker showed. ManUnited was unable to pay the 120 million euros demanded by BVB.

Updated 11/08/2020 at 9:33 am

Coach Hansi Flick has confirmed his desire for David Alaba to stay at Bayern Munich. "He was trained here, has been here for a long time and is an absolute top performer. It would therefore be a good thing if he continued to play for Bayern Munich," said the league leader's coach on Saturday evening in ZDF's "Aktuelles Sportstudio".

He's hoping for a positive signal from the 28-year-old defender: "He's alone in the driver's seat now. He has to decide how he sees his future." Alaba of all people had put Munich back on the road to success with his free kick in FC Bayern's 3-2 win in the top game against BVB after Marco Reus made it 0-1 shortly before the break.

Updated 11/07/2020 at 8:03 p.m

CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge does not rule out David Alaba staying at FC Bayern despite the recent upset.

"If David wants to stay at Bayern, you just have to talk. The door is open a crack," said Rummenigge on Saturday before the top game at Borussia Dortmund on "Sky".

The treble winner withdrew another offer to his long-time defender last weekend, the fronts seemed hardened. Now Rummenigge suggested "seeing that you find a face-friendly way for both parties". One should deal with the topic "calmly", he continued and emphasized: "He has been at Bayern for twelve years, a deserved player."

Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic recently described a departure from Alaba in the summer as inevitable. "They say: never say never. But I don't know how we're supposed to get together anymore," said Salihamidzic last week. Alaba could make a free transfer in the summer.

Updated 11/06/2020 at 7:31 am

There is a lot of excitement on Säbener Straße these days. Board member Oliver Kahn has recently kept a low profile.

In contrast to sports director Hasan Salihamidzic ("I don't know anymore how we're supposed to get together") and board boss Karl-Heinz Rummenigge ("David now has to make a decision for himself"), Kahn has not yet commented on the latest developments .

As the "Bild" reports, this is a strategic step by FC Bayern. The record champions have therefore decided that only Salihamidzic, Rummenigge and President Herbert Hainer will speak publicly.

Nevertheless, Kahn, who will take over Rummenigge's post from 2022, already knows about all decisions of the management team and supports them.

The 51-year-old last said in September that he did not want to force the Alaba extension "at any price".

Updated November 5th, 2020 at 7:45 am

According to his own statement, David Alaba only found out from the media that FC Bayern would withdraw the offer to him. The defender expressed his disappointment at the record champions' actions.

The "kicker" reports, however, that Alaba's statements do not correspond to the facts. Accordingly, the Austrian was well informed that President Herbert Hainer would announce the decision of the record champions on TV.

Already on Sunday after training, a few hours before the TV interview was broadcast, Hasan Salihamdzic approached the Austrian and informed him of the decision and the planned publication, it is said. The Alaba side had previously missed the deadline for the final offer.

The management level is said to have been all the more surprised when Alaba himself later explained that he only found out about the withdrawal of the offer "from the news". The Bayern bosses "couldn't believe their ears," writes the specialist magazine.

According to "kicker", the possible exchange deal with Manchester City, which Alaba vehemently complained about ("A slap in the face"), was not discussed on the initiative of FC Bayern. Instead, the proposal is said to have come from the English. Salihamidzic is said to have spoken briefly to adviser Zahavi about it, but it never became concrete.

According to "kicker", the bosses reacted with surprise to the defender's statements that he was disappointed that the club had never denied the publicly speculated salary demands. The catch: The numbers were apparently even higher than speculated, which would have made Alaba look even worse. The Austrian is said to have demanded up to 20 million euros from the record champions. Various media have so far only reported a sum of 17 million euros.

Updated 11/04/2020 at 9:03 p.m

Are David Alaba and FC Bayern still together after the developments of the past few days? If you believe TV expert Dietmar Hamann, this is not the case.

"When President Herbert Hainer gives this interview one day before the Champions League game and five days before the Clásico against Dortmund and says that the door is closed and that the offer is no longer available, then you know how hardened both fronts are," said Hamann on "Sky".

The former national player credits the defender's agent with the fact that it came to this. "When you get an agent like Pini Zahavi, who has absolutely no relationship with the club and who wants to squeeze the last euro out of the club, there is always a risk that what has happened now will happen. I think that he is badly advised," explained Hamann, adding: "Maybe he should swim free."

The TV expert doubts that Alaba will get his wage demands met elsewhere. "I don't think he wants to leave. If he doesn't part with his agent, I don't think he will play in Munich next year."

Updated 11/04/2020 at 2:24 p.m

Former international Bernd Schuster advised Spanish record champions Real Madrid to sign David Alaba from Bayern Munich. "Alaba is a jewel, I would sign him with my eyes closed," said the native of Augsburg in his capacity as an expert for the Spanish radio station "Onda Cero". Schuster remains well connected with Real, where he won the league three times as a player (1988-1990) and as a coach (2007-2008).

Real currently only have two reliable centre-backs in Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane. Eder Milito and Nacho Fernández have not been able to convince there so far. At the back left, where Alaba has played most of his professional career so far, coach Zinédine Zidane alternates between Frenchman Ferland Mendy and veteran Marcelo.

Updated 11/04/2020 at 10:54 am

Real Madrid is said to be one of David Alaba's two dream clubs should there actually be a separation from FC Bayern in the summer.

The Spanish "AS" reports that in the past the trail has repeatedly led to Madrid. The Austrian's advisors are said to have offered the defender a few times with the royal team. However, the talks never became concrete - because FC Bayern always vetoed them.

That could change now, especially since Alaba would be available on a free transfer in the summer of 2021. According to information from the newspaper, the royals are one of the favorites in poker for the defender.

The competitor is said to be FC Barcelona, ​​which is in a financial bind these days and would probably have to part with players first in order to be able to handle the Alaba package as a whole.

Updated 04/11/2020 at 06:32

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge sees the Austrian's move after FC Bayern's failed contract negotiations with defender David Alaba.

"David Alaba now has to make a decision for himself," said the CEO of the German record champions in an interview with "Sport Bild" after the collapse of negotiations about a contract extension when asked whether the door was not completely closed yet. The club and the player have not been able to agree on a new contract in recent months. Alaba, 28, could leave the club for free in the summer of 2021.

On Sunday, Bayern President Herbert Hainer said that the club's offer, previously rejected by Alaba's advisors, was no longer valid. Rummenigge justified the club's move in the interview. "We've been going in circles for months. And at some point we have to start planning for the new season, we have to know: will David stay at Bayern or not?" he said.

They are in difficult economic times, remarked Rummenigge, but he still didn't draw a line: "I think we all tick the same way here in the club: we all want David to stay. He's a wonderful person and a top Player."

Updated 11/03/2020 at 10:06 p.m

Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic from the German soccer champions FC Bayern Munich assumes that the Austrian national player David Alaba will leave.

"I no longer know how we are supposed to get together," said Salihamidzic before the Champions League game at Red Bull Salzburg on the pay TV channel "Sky" and emphasized: "Now we have to deal with the fact that David will leave us." Alaba rejected an improved offer to extend the contract, which is why the club informed the 28-year-old and his agent after a deadline "that we will withdraw the offer," explained Salihamidzic.

Bayern President Herbert Hainer announced on Bavarian television on Sunday evening that the club wanted clarity by October 31 after months of poker with Alaba and his advisers. "There is no more offer," said the 66-year-old. The club wanted planning security for such an important position and personality.

"We are all professionals. We appreciate him very much, he is a top player and is of great importance to our team. We will deal with it professionally," said Salihamidzic now, but also admitted: "If such a player leaves the club free of charge, it's a super meltdown." Alaba was surprised and disappointed by the contract offer that was withdrawn.

Updated 11/03/2020, 2:10 p.m

The cards are on the table: If David Alaba wants to stay at FC Bayern, he has to take a big step towards his current club. If he prefers to look for a new challenge, there are obviously a number of options. But when will there be concrete information on how things will continue with the long-time Bayern star?

According to "Bild", there won't be any clarity any time soon. According to information from the tabloid, the Alaba side wants to wait for the time being and only make a decision in the new year. In the spring there could therefore be certainty.

It is questionable whether those responsible for the German record champions would still be willing to negotiate at all.

Updated 11/03/2020 at 12:44 p.m

A possible move by David Alaba from German record champion FC Bayern Munich to Real Madrid or FC Barcelona is unlikely according to Spanish sports media.

The papers wrote that there was probably a lack of money. There is always speculation about the two Spanish clubs as possible targets for Alaba.

The size of the 28-year-old's salary could prove to be the sticking point, the newspaper "AS" wrote on Tuesday. In terms of sport, Alaba would fit very well into the Real Madrid team. Italy's record champions Juventus Turin were also recently traded as interested parties.

Alaba himself had emphasized "that the sums that were put in the room do not correspond to the truth". Bayern President Herbert Hainer announced on Sunday evening that FC Bayern had withdrawn what he considered to be a very lucrative and fair contract offer to the defense chief after months of playing poker. Alaba's contract expires next summer.

The situation at FC Barcelona is similar to that at Real. The Catalans have been interested in the defender for years. But the financially troubled club is negotiating a significant salary cut with the players around superstar Lionel Messi. In such a situation, the commitment of an expensive player like Alaba is impossible, also for a position that is already occupied by the highly paid Jordi Alba, wrote the sports newspaper "Marca".

Updated 11/3/2020, 7:10 am

Are FC Bayern and David Alaba going their separate ways at the end of the season? After the record champions withdrew their last offer to the Austrian, everything speaks in favor of the defender leaving. Apparently, however, the last word has not yet been spoken on the matter.

As "Bild" and "sport1" unanimously report, there is still a back door for a contract extension. The Munich team would therefore continue to agree to an extension until 2025, but the ball is now solely in the hands of the Alaba side.

Only if the Austrian and his followers approach FC Bayern of their own accord and significantly reduce the demands is there still a chance of further cooperation. This fits in with the statement by President Herbert Hainer, who declared: "If David wants to talk to us, we are always ready."

It is still unclear how much salary David Alaba demands from the record champions. The Austrian explained on Tuesday that the sums quoted by the media do not correspond to the facts. Meanwhile, "Bild" reports that Bayern's offer should be an annual salary of eleven million euros. Another six million could come in the form of bonuses.

Advisor Pini Zahavi meanwhile plans to remain silent. According to "sport1", the Israeli will now intensify his contacts with interested clubs. In addition to an attractive salary, Alaba also expects the prospect of a place in midfield in possible negotiations with other clubs.

Updated 11/02/2020 at 5:05 p.m

After FC Bayern's decision not to make another contract offer to the 28-year-old, David Alaba followed up on Monday after his statements at the Munich press conference.

In an interview with "Sky", the Austrian revealed spicy details from the contract negotiations with FC Bayern. At a time when Corona was still very far away, I was given a contract where I really wasn't given the recognition and appreciation," Alaba complained.

The timing of the start of the negotiations also seemed inappropriately late to him at the time. "I've often extended here at Bayern Munich and this time the offer came relatively late. [...] I was concerned because I wasn't shown any respect or recognition," explained the defender of the record champions.

Alaba describes a situation as a "slap in the face" "after the second or third conversation, where I got a call and was asked if I could imagine an exchange."

What could Austria's international have meant by that? Already in the summer of 2019, there were reports in the media about a possible swap deal by FC Bayern. At that time, the Munich Alaba are said to have offered both Manchester City and FC Barcelona as an exchange object for ex-BVB whirlwind Ousmane Dembélé or Leroy Sané. At that time there was no exchange. As is well known, the German national player landed a little later at FC Bayern for a bargain price after suffering a severe cruciate ligament injury.

After Alaba only found out from the media on Sunday that the club would not make him any further offers, he has "not yet given any thought to how things will continue."

Updated 11/2/2020 at 1:36pm

Hansi Flick also spoke up. "Honestly, I'm anything but happy that we have to deal with this issue with two difficult games in one week," said the Bayern coach.

"I would be very happy if David stayed with FC Bayern. He is a top player and a top person. He is extremely important for the team, he embodies certain values. I am convinced that he will live up to these continues to call for top performances."

Updated 11/02/2020 at 1:23 p.m

At a press conference before the Champions League duel, David Alaba also commented on developments relating to himself and revealed that he had heard about the withdrawal of the offer "from the news".

"I would have liked very much for internals to remain internal. How my person has been portrayed in public in recent months does not correspond to the truth. I can assure every single fan that the sums that have been circulated are not true," said the Bayern star. "I was disappointed and hurt that this was not officially denied. I never asked for the figures that are mentioned in the media."

He really enjoys playing for FC Bayern. "I feel very comfortable here and I'm happy to be part of this team. After last night I can't say what the future will look like. No one from the official side came up to me and spoke to me."

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Update November 2nd, 2020, 12:50 p.m

With the public statement by club president Herbert Hainer in the "BR" program "Blickpunkt Sport" that FC Bayern had withdrawn their lucrative offer to David Alaba to extend his contract after weeks of standstill (see below), it is in the rumor mill really hot now.

Where will the FCB veteran go next summer on a free transfer if there is no agreement with Bayern?

According to "Bild", practically all European heavyweights are associated with the Austrian. Above all, the two top Spanish clubs Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, ​​which Alaba could help directly as a central defender. The English market leaders Liverpool FC and Manchester City are also said to be interested and could now seriously get into poker under these new negotiating conditions.

In addition, Juventus Turin and Paris Saint-Germain are also being discussed as potential buyers for Alaba, who, from FC Bayern's point of view, is said to have simply asked for too much money.

According to "Bild" information, not only financial aspects will play an important role in future negotiations. The sporting prospect of finally being planned for a new club in the central midfield position that Alaba himself prefers should also be of great importance to the 28-year-old.

Updated 02.11.2020, 07:50 a.m

President Herbert Hainer's statements that FC Bayern would withdraw the offer for David Alaba apparently caused astonishment for the Austrian and his management.

According to "Sport1", Hainer's announcement came "out of the blue" and completely took adviser Pini Zahavi and father George by surprise. The fronts between the two parties are now "hardened like never before".

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Update November 2nd, 2020, 6:24 a.m

The successful time of David Alaba and FC Bayern Munich could be coming to an end.

After the German record champions withdrew their offer to extend their contract, which expires on June 30, 2021, the personal details of the Austrian international are more exciting than ever. With a short break in 2011, Alaba has been playing for Munich since 2008 - and under coach Hansi Flick is the undisputed top performer in central defense.

After the Alaba side was not satisfied with the Bayern offer, "we decided to take the offer off the table completely. That means there are no more offers," said Bayern President Herbert Hainer on Sunday evening on "BR" TV. The 66-year-old, once the head of the global group Adidas, now sees the defender on the move. "David is still under contract with us for eight months and we really appreciate him," said Hainer. Now Alaba and his advisor have to position themselves.

Just before the Champions League game on Tuesday in Alaba's home country Austria at RB Salzburg, the fuss about the contract situation is particularly explosive. The 28-year-old is expected to attend the press conference with Flick the day before the game on Monday.

The Munich stars have already proven in the past that they don't want to stay at any price. In 2014, Bayern let Toni Kroos go to Real Madrid to collect a fee after the failed negotiations. CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge publicly withdrew a lucrative offer from the former DFB captain Michael Ballack before his move to Chelsea in the summer of 2006 - and was applauded by many members at the annual general meeting. Is there now also a separation at Alaba?

Most recently, sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic emphasized that they didn't want to give the Austrian "an ultimatum" for a decision. Now Hainer surprised with the statement that they wanted to have clarity and an answer "by the end of October", "because for such an important position and personnel we also want to have planning security, we owe that to the club and the fans".

Hainer let it be known that the successor is now being tackled. "Of course, we also have to plan for the future. I want to say again that we appreciate David immensely, he's a lovable guy, he's a crowd favourite, he's a homegrown FC Bayern Munich player, and that's why we would do it that way too regret if we have to go our separate ways at the end of the season," said Hainer.

Updated 10/31/2020 at 7:40 am

The signs are goodbye! After FC Bayern is still not willing to improve its offer to David Alaba, a change of defender is getting closer. This is reported by "Sport Bild".

The Austrian would like to stay in Munich, but not on the terms offered by the record champions. Since neither party is moving at the moment, FCB is threatened with the loss of the 28-year-old in just a few weeks, who could sign a contract with another club in winter due to his expiring contract.

Meanwhile, it is still unclear where Alaba could go. Although the defender is repeatedly associated with a move to the Premier League, England is not his first choice, reports "Sport Bild".

Instead, the highly decorated Viennese would rather switch to the Spanish league. According to "Sport Bild", FC Barcelona and Real are the clubs that are in pole position at Alaba.

Updated 10/30/2020 at 12:01pm

Before the duel with 1. FC Köln, Hansi Flick commented on David Alaba's unclear situation. "I hope that he will sign with Bayern because he knows what the current situation is here. It's a lot of fun with the team and we're playing football successfully," said the Bayern coach.

The conditions at FC Bayern are great for every player. "I think he'll think about it carefully. I hope it goes in the direction that he stays with us. But he has to decide for himself," emphasized Flick, who praised Alaba in the highest tones: "He's doing a good job . He's very focused and vocal on the pitch. He leads the defense, we need that. I don't see any difference from last season. He's one of the best in the world."

Updated 10/29/2020 at 9:43am

November is about to begin and there is still no clarification in sight on David Alaba's future. Everything currently points to a free transfer in the summer of 2021.

If the Austrian actually leaves the record champions after the season, then all doors will probably be open to him at the top clubs in Europe.

After the interest of Liverpool FC was recently reported, the "kicker" on Thursday said that Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are still interested in the versatile 28-year-old. Regardless of the fact that both La Liga clubs are currently plagued by financial worries.

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Update October 28th, 2020, 2:36 p.m

Are Liverpool really serious about David Alaba now? After defender Fabinho was injured with the Reds on Tuesday evening, the need for the English champions to upgrade defensively is even greater. Defense boss Virgil van Dijk will be out for months anyway with his serious knee injury, and Joel Matip also had to pass out due to injury.

According to the English portal "Football Insider", Alaba is said to have moved up to the top of team manager Jürgen Klopp's list of priorities at the club. If Bayern should no longer agree on a contract extension with the 28-year-old, only the winter transfer period remains to generate any transfer proceeds with Alaba. Liverpool could either strike directly in winter and solve their need in the defensive center. Or the club signs a preliminary contract with the player, who would then move to Merseyside in the summer of 2021.

Specific interest from Liverpool could result in another turnaround in the contract game with FC Bayern, which has been going on for several months. In the summer, Alaba's long-time teammate Thiago switched from FC Bayern to Liverpool.

Updated 10/28/2020 at 7:36 am

In the tough struggle over a possible extension of David Alaba's contract at FC Bayern Munich, there is still no breakthrough in sight. As the "Sport Bild" now reported, the third round of negotiations between the star player and his confidants and the club ended without a result.

Alaba's advisor Pini Zahavi was last in Munich to hold the third round of talks with the club after initial direct contacts in June and August. According to the media report, these talks did not bring any breakthrough either, so the 77-year-old left again, as did Alaba's father George, who also took part in the round.

The biggest points of contention between the two sides, the duration of a possible new contract and above all the estimated salary, have still not been resolved. If no agreement can be reached on these sensitive issues, the signs would actually point to separation in the near future. The current working paper of the 28-year-old expires next summer.

Updated 10/18/2020 at 10:39am

If FC Bayern and David Alaba do not agree on a contract extension, the German record champions face a free transfer of the homegrown player. In addition to Juventus Turin, Real Madrid is apparently another top club.

As the portal "Don Balon" reports, Alaba is the royal "favorite" to succeed Marcelo. According to the report, the 32-year-old left-back has no future at the Madrid side. A move back to his Brazilian homeland or to the MLS to Inter Miami, the club of his ex-teammate David Beckham, are in the pipeline.

Apart from Alaba, Sergio Reguilón from Tottenham Hotspur is also an option. The Spaniard only switched from Real to the Premier League for 30 million euros in September. Allegedly, the Blancos have secured a buyback option, which is said to be correspondingly high given his contract with Spurs, which runs until 2025.

Updated 10/14/2020 at 10:45am

Germany's record national player Lothar Matthäus has a clear opinion in the case of David Alaba, as he revealed to "Sport Bild": "Corona will be with us for a long time, FC Bayern's offer is very good: Alaba should accept it."

Bayern sports director Hasan Salihamidzic told the sports newspaper that the club definitely wanted to extend the contract with the defender. It should not be expected that the Munich team will improve their current offer again.

Matthäus also sees that the ongoing discussions are also leaving their mark on the Austrian. "The games against Hertha or in the Supercup against Sevilla have shown that the situation is leaving its mark on David," said the TV expert. He hopes that the “David Alaba issue will come off the table”.

Updated 10/14/2020 at 8:35 am

Will he extend to Bayern Munich beyond the summer of 2021 or will he leave Munich at the end of the season? David Alaba's future remains a hotly debated topic. Now, once again, a Bayern manager has clearly positioned himself.

"We hope that David will sign with us in the end. We're really trying everything," explained Bayern's sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic in an interview with "Sport Bild". The fact that the German record champions would like to keep the Austrian defender has long been publicly communicated, but the contract game is difficult.

FC Bayern is said to have already reached its financial limit, but Alaba has not yet been able to bring himself to sign. When asked whether a higher sum would be made available again, Salihamidzic replied meaningfully: "David knows our offer."

In the summer, there is a threat of a free transfer for the homegrown player, who could sign with another club from January. Juventus Turin, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in particular are considered hot contenders for a deal.

Updated 10/13/2020 at 2:24pm

On Monday, rumors spread that David Alaba had finally decided not to extend his contract at FC Bayern and instead to leave the German record champions for Juventus Turin. However, a new media report refutes this claim.

Juventus are interested, but are "not the favourites" to sign the 28-year-old, reports "Sky". However, poker is said to be in a very hot phase. The talks are "now being intensified on all sides," the TV broadcaster claims to have learned.

Alaba's contract with in Munich ends in summer 2021, the German industry leader now wants to keep the Austrian, but so far no agreement has been reached on an extension. If it stays that way, the Austrian may sign with another club from January 1st without the consent of Bayern.

Updated 10/12/2020 at 2:43pm

Bayern Munich's sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic does not want to push David Alaba to make a quick decision in poker about his possible contract extension.

"We will not give David an ultimatum and we will not play games," said Salihamidzic on Monday. The quintuple winner will continue to try to convince Alaba and hope "that the signature will come at some point".

Alaba's contract expires in June 2021, so far both sides have not been able to agree on an extension. In the summer there had been heated arguments between the two sides in public in contract poker.

Alaba is currently with the Austrian national team, where he recently raved about Munich. "I feel very comfortable in Munich, it's been my home for twelve years. I was able to experience very nice moments there," said the 28-year-old.

Updated 10/12/2020 at 2:06pm

David Alaba's contract with FC Bayern ends in the summer of 2021. So far, no agreement has been reached on an extension of the working paper. It will probably no longer come to that.

Everything indicates that Alaba will leave the German record champions at the end of the season, reports the Spanish portal "todofichajes.com". Accordingly, the Austrian has offers from Spain, England and Italy.

But that's not all. Alaba is said to have already decided which club he will continue his career with. The 28-year-old has agreed with Juventus Turin on a change next summer, it is said.

Time will tell if the information is correct. It is clear that an agreement with Munich will be difficult. Most recently, it was said that Bayern had reached their financial limit with the offers, but Alaba is said to have asked for more money.

Updated 10/11/2020 at 1:15 p.m

Long-time Bundesliga manager Reiner Calmund sees "problems" for FC Bayern in poker over David Alaba's future.

"The agent would not make such demands in Corona times if he didn't have an offer from another club up his sleeve. Bayern have to be careful that there is no change," said Calmund in "Sport1"- double pass.

Alaba and his advisor Pini Zahavi are reportedly asking for an annual salary of 20 million euros. FC Bayern is said to have only offered the defense chief eleven million euros and up to six million euros in possible bonuses.

Updated 10/10/2020 at 5:56pm

Italy series champions Juventus are positioning themselves according to "Tuttosport". The Serie A giant is following the ongoing contract talks between David Alaba and FC Bayern and is preparing an internal offer, it is said.

Accordingly, the Bianconeri are not looking at a transfer next winter, but only in the summer. Then the Austrian would be available on a free transfer due to the end of the contract period in Munich. Juve boss Fabio Paratici wants to do everything in his power to ensure that Alaba will soon play for Juventus.

Updated 10/10/2020 at 9:17 am

David Alaba and FC Bayern have still not been able to agree on a contract extension. The defender is said to be asking for an annual salary of 20 million euros.

According to "Sport 1", Alaba also wants to stick to this requirement. Accordingly, the Austrian assumes that Munich will give in and accommodate him in terms of salary. However, Alaba is not primarily concerned with the money, but rather with the associated appreciation.

FC Bayern is said to have "only" offered the 28-year-old an annual salary of eleven million euros and up to six million euros in possible bonuses.

Meanwhile, Alaba has spoken out about his future. "I feel very comfortable in Munich, it has been my home for twelve years. I was able to experience very nice moments there. Hunger is always there. I play football to be at the top at the end of the day," she quotes "Kronen Zeitung" the national player.

Updated 09/29/2020, 8:51 p.m

Is David Alaba extending his contract with FC Bayern beyond the summer of 2021 or is he leaving Munich? This question has dominated the headlines for months - now it could be over.

According to "Bild", FC Bayern have made a final decision and put a stop to a sale of the Austrian this summer.

Alaba is "essential", an offer of any amount will be rejected. The report speaks of a "ban on sales".

In this case, the German record champions are threatened with the defender's departure without a transfer, as no agreement is said to have been reached in the negotiations to extend the working paper.

Updated 09/28/2020 at 7:33 am

The patience of the Bayern bosses in the David Alaba case is being put to the test more and more. As strong as the performances of the 28-year-old were, especially in the second half of the season, the negotiations for an extension of the working paper with the Austrian at FC Bayern are now going very slowly.

According to a "kicker" report, it is now clear that the club will no longer improve the current contract offer. Financially, the leeway has been exhausted, at most the duration of the working paper can still be discussed.

If the player side around Alaba and his advisor Pini Zahavi also persists in their demands, it may not be possible to find a solution to the dispute over the player's salary. Since no other external offer has been received for Alaba so far, Alaba's current working paper would expire at the end of June 2021, and the player would then be free after the end of the season.

A scenario that should be avoided at all costs at the beginning of the negotiations, but has long since been excluded.

Updated 09/27/2020 at 3:52 p.m

When will FC Bayern and David Alaba finally agree on a contract extension? Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic answered this question before Munich's away game at TSG Hoffenheim on "Sky": "There will also be a decision at some point."

Those responsible at FC Bayern had stated several times that they absolutely wanted to extend the contract with the Austrian. Alaba has not yet accepted the offer.

Should the contract not be extended early in the end, Alaba's early sale at FC Bayern will probably be an issue again. They do not want to let the defender go on a free transfer next summer when the current working paper ends.

One way or another, Salihamidzic is already working on other possible additions for the current season. Transfers are still possible until October 5th. "We always leave many options open. Of course we are in constant contact with the coaching team and will see what is possible. It's not that easy for all clubs. We know that this corona situation has left its mark. But let's have a look surprise what happens until the end."

Updated 09/25/2020 at 8:35 am

In the course of the Supercup final, several Bayern players commented on David Alaba's poker. Captain Manuel Neuer took the opportunity to praise his teammate - despite his poor performance against Sevilla FC (sport.de rating 4.5).

"David is a total support for us in the chain. Once the ball slipped and then a counterattack resulted from it, but that happens again and again," Neuer clarified. The keeper continues: "He is a leader in defense for us, who also strengthens the others."

The people in charge of the newly crowned quadruple winner, who would be only too happy to keep Alaba, see it in a similar way. However, they do without water level reports.

"Everyone has now said everything. I ask for your understanding that the boy is now allowed to play football. Everything is on the table and a decision will certainly be made at some point," emphasized sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic.

Updated 09/24/2020, 10:00 a.m

FC Bayern have been fighting for a contract extension for David Alaba for months. However, a breakthrough in the negotiations is still not in sight. Because the Austrian national player may already know what his future looks like?

The Spanish portal "Don Balon" speculates that David Alaba hopes to move to Real Madrid - on a free transfer. Accordingly, the defender could let his contract in Munich (term until 2021) expire and then leave the record champions.

For FC Bayern, a free transfer from David Alaba would be something of a disaster. It was not for nothing that the people of Munich had expressly emphasized in the past few weeks that they absolutely wanted to prevent this scenario.

Updated 09/23/2020 at 12:21 p.m

Bavarian President Herbert Hainer spoke to "Bild" about the contract poker between the German record champions and David Alaba.

"There is currently no new status beyond what was last read. We have all always said that we appreciate him immensely. He is an icon of FC Bayern. He has been with us for ten years - since his youth - in the club. Of course we would like to keep him," said Hainer. "At the end of the day" it was the Austrian's decision. "We made him a fair and competitive offer. It's up to him if he accepts it."

If Alaba does not extend his contract, which ends in 2021, the Munich team has apparently taken precautions. "Of course we plan with all scenarios and also have a plan B. And a plan C if we don't agree with the players in the end."

Somewhat surprisingly, Hainer also fueled the verbal argument between the upper management of FC Bayern and Alaba advisor Pini Zahavi. The fact that Honorary President Uli Hoeneß described the 77-year-old as a "greedy piranha" was "a bit pointed", "but in principle he is right," explains Hainer. "The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted economic necessities in football. That was his wake-up call to all parties not to exhaust it."

Updated 09/23/2020 at 7:04 am

The contract gamble about David Alaba's future at FC Bayern continues. Now the people of Munich could accommodate the Austrian – but not when it comes to the sticking point of salary.

As the "Sport Bild" reports, Bayern bosses do not want to increase the salary offer for Alaba. FC Bayern is said to be willing to pay the central defender a basic salary of eleven million euros plus up to six million euros in bonuses. The 28-year-old is said to be demanding a salary of around 20 million euros.

There is some leeway with the contract period. Instead of a four-year contract, Munich-based Alaba apparently want to offer a five-year working paper. This would give players and consultants their financial ideas.

According to the report, Alaba is hoping for an agreement soon and would like to stay at Bayern.

Updated 09/22/2020, 03:01 p.m

The poker game between FC Bayern Munich and David Alaba regarding the Austrian's contract extension now seems to have reached a dead end. At least that's what information from the TV channel "Sky" suggests.

''We were told by the Alaba side that the ball is now in FC Bayern's half'', "Sky" reporter Max Bielefeld is quoted as saying. However, FC Bayern is said to have already failed with two offers and reached its limit.

According to "Sky", the last draft contract presented by the German record champion Alaba already included the maximum amount that the supervisory board approved for the extension with the home-grown crop. This coincides with the information from the "kicker".

If no back door can be found and the offer can still be improved, the deal threatens to burst, it is said.

Updated 09/21/2020, 07:15 am

In the furious Bundesliga opener of FC Bayern Munich against FC Schalke 04 (8:0), David Alaba was absent from his team - officially due to muscular problems. Since there is still no agreement in contract poker with the Austrian, speculation increased that Alaba could have been spared for strategic reasons so as not to jeopardize a possible transfer at the end of the change period.

Bayern's club president Herbert Hainer is still hoping that the record champions can still agree on a new working paper with his defender. "We're still talking to David Alaba, no question," Hainer is quoted as saying in the "kicker" and added: "I'm not giving up hope that we can still be successful with David Alaba because we made him a really competitive offer ".

The contract offer in this form is said to have been the last that the club made to its long-time player. According to the media report, it is clear that there will no longer be an improved offer. Until recently, the player side had rejected the new working paper and insisted on (even) better conditions.

So the situation is pretty clear at the moment: either Alaba agrees to the current offer and extends his contract at FC Bayern, or the player and club have parted ways for the first time since his loan to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim nine years ago.

CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge had previously stated on "Sky90" that he did not want to comment further on poker about the Austrian in public. However, the following is clear: "Everyone at FC Bayern has an interest in David Alaba staying. At the end of the day, it will be crucial that we achieve option one - and that is an extension with David Alaba."

Updated 09/18/2020, 10:55 p.m

Board member Oliver Kahn has once again made it clear that treble winners Bayern Munich do not want to extend the contract with defender David Alaba at any price.

"We no longer live in the football world before Corona," said Kahn after the 8-0 (3-0) win against Schalke 04 at the start of the season. You also have to "consider the economic side".

Alaba's contract expires in June 2021. So far, both sides have not been able to agree on an extension. "We are well advised to remain calm. We are still in contact with him. He knows how much we value him as a person and as a player," said Kahn.

The Austrian missed the Schalke match due to muscular problems.

Updated 09/17/2020 at 3:32 p.m

Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic has reaffirmed FC Bayern's tough position in contract poker for David Alaba.

There is a "sporting and financial upper limit" in Robert Lewandowski and Manuel Neuer in the structure of the record champions, the 43-year-old told the "kicker".

He doesn't think Alaba thinks he is "above these two colleagues". Alaba's advisor Pini Zahavi, on the other hand, thinks "in different dimensions," says the Bosnian.

"He can do that, but we won't follow him there. We won't go crazy like he knows from other clubs," said Salihamidzic, "and certainly not at a time when sales and profits are increasing collapse, in football as everywhere in economic life."

In the meantime, Zahavi has responded to the statements: "I do not want to comment on this renewed approach. Just this much: Mr. Salihamidzic has apparently forgotten who Robert Lewandowski's advisor is," Zahavi explained to "Sky". And further: "I negotiated Robert's contract last year and logically know exactly what he deserves. What we ask for David is well below Robert's salary."

Salihamidzic previously emphasized: "David is a great player and a great guy. He is appreciated by everyone in the club, by everyone in the team, by the coach, by the president, by the CEO, by me, by Oliver Kahn and of course by Uli - by everyone, in fact. Appreciation abounds. Everyone wants David to stay."

Alaba "repeatedly rejected our attractive offer, but we're still trying to convince him," added Salihamidzic.

Updated 09/17/2020 at 2:26 p.m

After CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, coach Hansi Flick has now spoken out in favor of an end to the public feud surrounding David Alaba.

"I wish that he would continue to play at Bayern Munich and that both sides would approach each other and take the edge off things," said Flick at a press conference before the Bundesliga opener against FC Schalke 04: "This great relationship between David and FC Bayern doesn't do it justice. He's an exceptional player."

Updated 09/17/2020 at 1:08 p.m

Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has called for an end to the public debates on contract poker with David Alaba.

"I really ask that you simply calm down and conduct the discussions internally," said Rummenigge on "Bild live". Recently there had been some turmoil after Munich Honorary President Uli Hoeneß violently attacked the defender's advisor and thus also upset Alaba.

"First of all, I really recommend all parties not to make any more comments in public," said Rummenigge, expressly including the representatives of the German record champions.

Contract negotiations must be conducted "confidentially and discreetly," warned the CEO. Alaba, who has been promoted to defense chief, plays an “important and significant role” for Bayern. The club and coach Hansi Flick absolutely want to keep the 28-year-old Austrian, as Rummenigge assured. He hopes for a timely solution. Alaba's contract in Munich expires at the end of the new season.

Hoeneß had revealed that Alaba, who has played for FC Bayern since the age of 16, should receive a four or five-year contract. However, the club does not want to make him the top earner, which would probably mean an annual salary of over 20 million euros. Hoeneß said of Alaba's advisor Pini Zahavi that he was a "greedy piranha".

Zahavi and Alaba's father George had rejected Hoeneß's allegations of greed. Alaba himself was "surprised and also hurt" by the recent vortex.

Updated 09/16/2020 at 1:16 p.m

The public attack by Honorary President Hoeneß against Pini Zahavi, advisor to David Alaba, was apparently anything but well received in the management of FC Bayern.

According to "Spox" and "Goal", the Bayern bosses were "irritated" after Hoeneß' sweeping attack in the "one-two". Accordingly, no statement by the ex-president was discussed with the management level.

Especially the statements about Alaba's father George caused "surprise" and "misunderstanding", according to the report. After all, FC Bayern has had a good relationship with Alaba senior for years.

"I didn't expect FC Bayern to spread dirty lies about salary and commission demands in public," Alaba's father said on "Sky": "Over the years I've had the opportunity several times to transfer David to another club. But we were loyal and always chose to stay."

According to the report, CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and sports director Hasan Salihamidzic are now trying to smooth things over.

Updated 09/15/2020 at 7:07 am

Regarding the contract negotiations between David Alaba and FC Bayern Munich, national soccer player Lothar Matthäus has little understanding for the Austrian's poker for more money.

"Should it really be the case that he and his advisor are only concerned with getting more salary, that would not be the wisest decision in my opinion," wrote the 59-year-old in his column for the TV station "Sky". He, too, could have gotten more money out of some contracts in his time. "But I can assure David that at the end of his career it will not be what makes him happier."

The 1990 world champion sees goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and striker Robert Lewandowski at the top of the salary structure of the Champions League winner. If Alaba gets into the top 3 or top 5 through his new contract with Bayern, that's perfectly fine. "Especially in today's world and with a connection like that of David and Bayern, money should not be the most important criterion," wrote Matthäus.

The "Sky" expert would understand, however, if Alaba wanted to leave the club to learn something new. "If he has a great desire to play for a club like Real (Madrid), to experience the Premier League week after week or to do magic with Messi, those would be arguments that I can understand," said Matthäus. The 28-year-old Alaba has been with the German record champions since 2010. His contract with Bayern expires next summer.

Updated 09/14/2020 at 7:57pm

Just a few hours after the much-noticed statements by Alaba advisor Pini Zahavi and the defender's father (see an article below this one), David Alaba himself is speaking out.

"I would like my contractual situation not to be clarified in public. That's why a few statements and reports in the last few weeks have surprised me and also hurt me. Many things that are being written and said at the moment are simply not true and do not correspond to the truth," Alaba told "Bild". He wanted to spare everyone involved a public discussion, the Austrian continued, "even if not all the details are known".

Alaba also wants his future to be clarified quickly. "So that the club, those responsible, my team-mates but also the fans know where they stand," explained the 28-year-old.

Alaba explained that he himself was so calm recently as follows: "I have never commented on this topic because I have focused exclusively on our important tasks with FC Bayern. And that was a good thing, because In the end we won the treble. That was all that counted in the last few weeks and months. The fact that I was able to actively help shape this unique story makes me proud every day."

The versatile defender described FC Bayern as "home, family and home". And "in a family you sometimes have different opinions, you may also argue, but it always stays within the family. I will continue to take that to heart," concluded Alaba.

Updated 09/14/2020, 04:08 p.m

Now it's getting ugly. After Uli Hoeneß's statements in "Doppelpass" that David Alaba's advisor Pini Zahavi was a "greedy piranha" (see September 13, 2020, 11:30 a.m.), both Zahavi and Alaba's father George spoke up and the allegations rejected.

"I never discussed any commission payment in detail with those responsible for Bayern. The only time this topic came up was at our meeting in Lisbon. Hasan Salihamidzic asked me how I could do that I told him that we should first work on an agreement with the player, but I will not ask for more than usual, Zahavi told Sky, adding: "I don't want to get more than other agents, who have received commission payments from Bavaria." So far, however, no concrete figures have come to the table anyway.

Alaba's father, George, made it even clearer that Hoeneß' statements in the interview offended him and his son. "I brought David to Bayern Munich as a youngster. Over the years I've had the opportunity to transfer David to another club several times. But we were loyal and always decided to stay," said the 60-year-old TV station.

He didn't expect "FC Bayern to spread dirty lies about salary and commission claims in public," George continued.

"Saying that we can't come to an agreement over such a payment when the contract is signed is one of those dirty accusations. And it's all because we don't accept the figures they've presented. We have our own ideas," the Alaba father gave insights into the negotiations, which are currently threatening to collapse.

According to information from "Sky", the Bayern bosses "only" want to offer the 28-year-old a four-year contract, while the Alaba side is demanding five years.

Alaba's contract in Munich expires in 2021. If there is no agreement in poker, Munich plan to sell the defender during this transfer period. According to the TV broadcaster, the record champions have already set a price tag: 60 million euros! Whether a club is willing to pay that amount is another matter.

Updated 09/14/2020 at 8:14 am

One day after Uli Hoeneß attacked David Alaba's advisor Pini Zahavi, new details about the Israeli's demands became known.

According to a "Bild" report on Monday, Zahavi wants to collect no less than 20 million euros in commission in the negotiations with FC Bayern about an extension of his protégé's contract, which expires in 2021.

Hoeneß had only confirmed in the "Sport1" double pass that the busy consultant was demanding "a double-digit million sum" for himself.

Zahavi is said to be demanding an annual salary of more than 20 million euros for Alaba. According to information from "Sport Bild", FC Bayern has so far only offered a basic salary of eleven million euros, which can increase to up to 17 million euros with bonuses.

Updated 09/13/2020 at 11:39 am

Honorary President Uli Hoeneß from FC Bayern has sharply criticized his adviser Pini Zahavi in ​​the transfer poker game that has been going on for months with defense chief David Alaba.

"David has a greedy piranha as an advisor. His father (George, ed.), who I like very much, is also very influenced by him," said Hoeneß in the "Sport1" double pass.

Zahavi demanded "a double-digit million sum" for himself in talks with the people of Munich. The Israeli also publicly says "a lot of rubbish".

The 68-year-old therefore hopes "that David will manage to assert himself. He's 29 now and ultimately has to decide for himself. It's all about the money. He's already at the best club in the world," said Hoeneß.

According to "kicker", Zahavi has demanded an annual fee of 25 million euros for his client. Alaba would be the top earner with the triple winner - ahead of goalscorer Robert Lewandowski, captain Manuel Neuer or Thomas Müller. Bayern are reportedly offering 15 million plus bonuses.

In the negotiations so far, "no result has been reached," said Hoeneß: "We all want nothing more than that he stays."

But, according to the long-time manager, club president and chairman of the supervisory board with regard to the salary structure in Munich: "Manuel Neuer and Robert Lewandowski are the measure of all things. There is nothing above that". FC Bayern must remain "tough" on this matter.

Alaba's departure on a free transfer next summer would be the "super meltdown", according to Hoeneß. "FC Bayern definitely wants to prevent that."

Updated 09/10/2020 at 7:19 am

An agreement on an extension of David Alaba at FC Bayern has reportedly not yet been reached because the central defender's salary demands are too high.

The "kicker" has now revealed how much Alaba demands from his employer. According to this, consultant Pini Zahavi insists on an annual salary of 25 million euros with a five-year contract. An Alaba extension would cost FC Bayern 125 million euros. The Austrian is currently said to collect around 15 million euros.

If the people of Munich agree to these demands, Alaba would be the top earner on Säbener Straße. This is currently Robert Lewandowski with 19.5 million euros a year.

It is not very likely that Munich-based Alaba will pay around five million euros more than Lewandowski and thus shake up the salary structure. In any case, President Herbert Hainer said to the “kicker” that FC Bayern Alaba “made an offer” that “is fair and competitive”.

Alaba currently has no other options than an extension in Munich anyway. "No one has contacted us yet," confirmed Hainer.

Updated 9/9/2020 at 5:55 am

Poker between David Alaba and FC Bayern Munich has been dragging on for months: The German record champions want to extend their home-grown talent beyond the summer of 2021, but so far no agreement has been reached on a new working paper. According to "Sport Bild", this is partly due to the dear money.

Accordingly, the representatives of the 28-year-old defense chief are demanding an annual salary of "over 20 million euros" in the event of an extension, FC Bayern should offer eleven million euros plus six million euros in possible bonuses. After all, a plus of two million euros per season for Alaba, which is currently said to be a maximum of 15 million euros a year.

According to the report, the side of the defender around father George and star advisor Pini Zahavi argues that Bayern never had to pay a transfer fee worth millions for Alaba, who rose from Munich to the professionals in 2010. In addition, it should be pointed out that Alaba could collect bonuses in the double-digit million range in addition to a handsome annual salary in the event of a free departure in the summer of 2021.

According to "Sport Bild", neither side is aiming for this scenario. If there is still no agreement, Alaba expects his employer to give him immediate approval for a sale.

In addition to the salary poker, Alaba is said to be struggling with another point: When he was last extended in 2016, the Viennese was allegedly promised a chance at his favorite position in central midfield, but the promise was not implemented. A circumstance that should hurt Alaba a lot.

Two rounds of negotiations on July 24 and August 14 have so far not brought a solution. A third attempt has not yet been specifically scheduled. With a suitable offer, FC Bayern should no longer rule out a sale.

Updated 8/30/2020 at 9:22 am

Bayern boss Karl-Heinz Rummenigge once again emphasized to "Welt am Sonntag" that defense chief David Alaba should be retained.

"It would be a shame if we couldn't come to an agreement. David has been with us for twelve years and fits in perfectly with FC Bayern."

Alaba's current contract expires next year. A right-back is to be signed this summer. "That's the coach's wish. He wants a backup for Benjamin Pavard," said Rummenigge.

Updated 08/25/2020 at 2:21 p.m

CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is very optimistic that he can keep David Alaba at Bayern Munich. "I can't imagine with the best will in the world that David wants to leave FC Bayern," said Rummenigge on "Bild live".

During the final tournament of the Champions League in Lisbon, there was another "fundamentally good" conversation with Alaba's advisor, Rummenigge reported.

Alaba seemed "really exuberant, happy, happy, like I've rarely seen anyone" after the triple triumph: "We are very interested in him staying and I think he also feels at FC Bavaria probably."

Updated 08/20/2020 at 1:36 p.m

David Alaba took a position on the contract negotiations after the 3-0 win against Olympique Lyon, which meant FC Bayern reached the final of the Champions League, but at the same time kept a low profile.

"The focus is completely on the tournament here. We made it into the final. I'm trying to prepare 100 percent for that," said the Austrian after the game.

The poker for his future does not seem to play a role for the defender at the moment. "I've isolated myself completely from that. I'm concentrating on my job here in Lisbon," the 28-year-old continued.

Kahn "very optimistic" at Alaba

Meanwhile, CEO Oliver Kahn was "very optimistic" that Alaba would extend his contract with the German record champions, which expires in 2021.

Lately there have been "frequent discussions with David and his advisors. The atmosphere was very pleasant. We are getting closer," said Kahn on Thursday.

Updated 08/19/2020 at 5:22 am

David Alaba's future has not yet been clarified, but fans and officials at FC Bayern can slowly raise their hopes that the Austrian will extend his contract in Munich beyond the summer of 2021. This is reported by "Sport Bild".

Accordingly, talks between the Bayern management and Alaba advisor Pinhi Zahavi have recently been at least "friendly". An agreement is still pending, but Alaba can “very well imagine” staying there.

Money remains the sticking point. For weeks it has been suspected that Alaba is demanding around 20 million euros a year, and Bayern are apparently reluctant to put this amount on the table.

Updated 08/15/2020 at 7:56 am

Even before FC Bayern's historic 8-2 thrashing of FC Barcelona on Friday evening, the Munich club bosses met with Alaba's advisor Pini Zahavi to hold further talks (we reported). As “Sport1” reported, the negotiations should have gone well.

It is now clear that both sides want to extend Alabas' contract with the record champions, which expires in 2021. A club change to England, Spain or France would therefore be off the table. However, there should not yet be a contract that is ready to be signed.

First of all, there are at best two more tasks in the Champions League that both Bayern's defense chief and the club want to focus on. Further, possibly final talks should then take place after the final tournament of the premier class.

Updated 08/14/2020 at 9:22 am

At the Champions League final tournament in Lisbon, those responsible at FC Bayern want to meet David Alaba's advisor Pini Zahavi to decide on Austria's future.

In the poker game about Alaba, Zahavi is apparently using a tricky negotiation tactic. At least the "tz" recognizes a well-known pattern with the consultant.

Rumours about a move to Real Madrid or FC Barcelona started to germinate with several clients who joined Zahavi's agency towards the end of the contract period. After all, the 76-year-old maintains excellent contacts with the top Spanish clubs.

If it then turns out that a move to Real or Barca isn't feasible, rumors of interest sprout from the English Premier League.

This pattern can not only be seen with David Alaba, but was also the case with Robert Lewandowski in the summer of 2018. The Pole wanted to join Los Blancos at the time and joined Zahavi. After the move failed, rumors of a possible move to Chelsea followed.

The newspaper from Munich is now speculating that Zahavi's negotiation tactics are nothing more than a scam to drive up his clients' salaries.

The Israeli had already had success with this model with Lewandowski, and the striker rose to become Bayern Munich's top earner. It should be similar at Alaba.

Updated 08/13/2020 at 1:01pm

In the contract negotiations with David Alaba, FC Bayern Munich wants to meet with his advisor Pini Zahavi on the sidelines of the Champions League final tournament in Lisbon.

"We made an appointment a few weeks ago, if we qualify for Lisbon, that we'll meet there. I don't know whether it will be a final meeting at the end of the day," said Bayern Munich's CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge to the TV channel "Sky".

"We have always said that we are interested in David staying at Bayern Munich. I think David also knows what Bayern Munich is worth to him," said Rummenigge before leaving for Portugal.

Alaba's contract expires on June 30, 2021. So far, the German soccer record champion and the 28-year-old have not been able to agree on an extension. Rummenigge had recently been "cautiously optimistic" in contract poker with the Austrian international.

Updated 08/12/2020 at 5:33pm

Alaba is said to have signaled to the club that he can imagine staying in Munich with Hansi Flick as coach and in the central defender position.

Updated 08/11/2020 at 12:54pm

Is he going or is he staying? There is still no solid evidence about David Alaba's future.

Lately, however, there have been many indications that FC Bayern Munich will remain. Now FCB boss Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has also commented in this direction.

"I'm cautiously optimistic that we can come to an agreement," said the CEO of the German series champion in a media session on Tuesday. Rummenigge did not want to reveal any more details, let alone a timetable.

Updated 8/9/2020 at 7:34am

David Alaba's situation at FC Bayern Munich remains a hotly debated topic even after the German record champions made it into the final tournament of the Champions League. While the experts assume that the Austrian will be extended beyond the summer of 2021, Alaba is rather cautious.

"I'm convinced that Alaba will stay," DFB legend Lothar Matthäus left no doubts about where the defender's future lay. "At the end of the day, other clubs don't have the financial means anymore. Both parties know what they have in each other and I don't think there is anyone who wants to pay this salary and transfer fee at the moment, so hopefully they will extend it in the next few weeks." Matthew substantiated his assumption.

Ex-Bayern player Tobias Schweinsteiger also believes that the market won't give much and that it will "come back to staying", but that it will "definitely be gambled on".

The Munich management team once again emphasized that they would like the veteran to be extended: "David is a Bayern child. He has played with us his entire career. He has made a great development, especially during the season . We all want it," said President Herbert Hainer.

The courted man himself sounded much more reserved. Confronted with the question about his future, Alaba dodged: "My focus is on the next few weeks and that's why I won't let anything else distract me."

Updated 8/5/2020 at 10:39pm

There is no shortage of people interested in David Alaba. Above all, Manchester City with team manager Pep Guardiola should seriously consider signing the Bayern star, writes the “kicker”.

Nevertheless, the trend among Austrians is now more towards staying in Munich, as can be seen from those around them. According to the journal, he is increasingly inclined to want to stay at Bayern beyond 2021.

Updated 08/05/2020 at 2:21pm

FC Bayern is fighting for David Alaba to stay - Honorary President Uli Hoeneß is also working hard.

In an interview with "DAZN", the long-time success manager explained that he would find it "extremely a shame" if the Austrian were to leave.

Hoeneß hopes that money won't be the deciding factor in the end. "For him, a change might be a step forward financially, but it would be a step backwards in all other areas. Fortunately, the clubs he would like to go to have not knocked on the door so far, so I still have hope that he will stay," he said 68 year old.

Attempts to entice away the very wealthy competition from England (Manchester City) and France (Paris Saint-Germain) do not faze Hoeneß anyway.

"So far I haven't seen anyone leave us (because of the money, editor's note). He would be the first. I can say from my own experience that the last million isn't that important ", stressed Hoeness.

Updated 08/05/2020 at 7:50 am

There will probably not be a decision on the David Alaba cause before the end of the Champions League season (ideally on August 23). The negotiations about a possible contract extension are initially on hold, first of all the focus should be on the sporting side of the round of 16 second leg against Chelsea.

After that, however, things could quickly become explosive. In the background, according to information from "Sport Bild", Alaba's advisor is working hard to offer his client an alternative to Bayern. According to the media report, Pini Zahavi wants to place the FCB star with the French Croesus Paris Saint-Germain.

At the club of German coach Thomas Tuchel, Alaba is to succeed captain Thiago Silva, who is about to end his era at PSG. Advisor Zahavi is said to even show the Parisians two scenarios: In addition to a possibly expensive transfer this summer, a free transfer next year should also be an option. In this case, probably accompanied by a million dollar earnest money for Alaba.

Updated 8/2/2020 at 5:49pm

David Alaba's contract poker at FC Bayern Munich is currently making headlines almost every day, but now the end is said to be in sight. The "image" wants to have experienced that.

According to information from the newspaper, there are "clear signs" that Alaba is extending his contract in Munich, which ends in 2021.

One of the decisive factors was a six-eye discussion between Alabas and sports director Hasan Salihamidzic and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. In addition, Alaba is said to be convinced that he should remain in charge of the defense of the German record champions.

"David is the one who opens and directs the game, who gives the commands. He is the head of defense. This became very clear again, especially during the Corona period, because you can hear everything in the stands. Like David because loudly takes the reins, that's great," Rummenigge underscored the Austrian's leadership role in an interview with "Bild".

Updated 8/2/2020 at 9:23am

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is still hoping to convince David Alaba to stay at Bayern. For this, the Munich boss vigorously beats the advertising drum. Recently he even described the Austrian as a "black cymbal builder".

Now the original has reacted to the comparison via "Bild am Sonntag". "I don't know exactly what Kalle means either. It was definitely intended as a compliment," smiled the Emperor.

But the fact is: There hasn't been a breakthrough between the highly praised Alaba and the record champions in overtime poker. exit open...

Updated 7/31/2020 at 7:53pm

Bayern's CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has once again commented on what is probably the most exciting personnel situation at the Munich team. Compared to "Bild" he clarified the further schedule, which was initially agreed with Alaba consultant Pini Zahavi.

Accordingly, talks about a contract extension for the Bayern star have been put on hold for the time being - primarily for sporting reasons. The focus now is on the round of 16 second leg in the Champions League against Chelsea, which Bayern will play on August 8 (from 9 p.m.). Alaba is considered set in this game and should focus fully on his footballing performance.

Rummenigge confirmed that in the event of progress - Bayern goes into the game with a 3-0 lead from the first leg - the next meeting with the Alaba agent is planned: "We made an appointment in Lisbon - so we agree qualify for Lisbon next Saturday."

The final tournament of the Champions League, which will be held in the Portuguese capital, starts on August 12th. Until then, there will be no decision as to whether the Austrian will extend his contract in Munich, which expires in 2021, or not.

There had already been speculation in various media that the transfer poker between FC Bayern and David Alaba could even last well into September.

Updated 07/31/2020 at 6:20pm

Regardless of the ongoing speculation about David Alaba's transfer, CEO Oliver Kahn has once again emphasized the importance of David Alaba at FC Bayern Munich.

"I think what he showed not only this season but also last season is worthy of all credit, that's great. And you also need a player like that as a leader in central defense," said Kahn on the sidelines of Bayern's test match against Olympique Marseille on "Magentasport".

The 51-year-old Kahn also made it clear that the German champions and cup winners want to tie the 28-year-old Austrian national soccer player with a new contract beyond 2021. "It's no secret that both parties negotiate with each other and that we talk to each other a lot. Yes, of course we also want to keep David Alaba here at Bayern Munich," said Kahn.

Kahn also expressed understanding for the fact that he has been playing for Bayern "forever" and "thinks about making a big change for the last time in his career. That's quite normal," said the former Bayern goalkeeper for many years , but at the same time emphasized with a view to the ongoing negotiations: "Now we simply have to see whether we can find a way that both parties are satisfied."

Updated 07/31/2020 at 1:50 p.m

According to information from "Mundo Deportivo", David Alaba has been on FC Barcelona's transfer list for several years. The Catalans have always appreciated the versatility of the defender.

According to the report, Barca made a move last summer and made an offer for the Austrian to the German record champions. Accordingly, Bayern would have received Samuel Umtiti plus a transfer fee of an undisclosed amount for Alaba.

The FCB managers rejected the request, however, Alaba stayed in Munich, although the 28-year-old would like to move to Spain at least once in his career, according to "Bild" information.

But Barca simply don't have the means to handle the probably expensive transfer at the moment. Alaba's desired salary, which should be 20 million euros, should also deter the top club. FCB boss Karl-Heinz Rummenigge was optimistic that Alaba would be able to stay in Munich in the long term.

In any case, according to "Mundo Deportivo", Alaba is not at the top of Barca's squad planning for the 2020/21 season. The preferred player for the central defense is Eric García from Manchester City.

The 19-year-old was once educated in Barcelona but decided to move to England in 2017. Meanwhile, former Bayern player Juan Bernat, who is under contract with PSG until 2021, is being considered as a reinforcement on the left side of defence.

Updated 7/30/2020 at 5:14pm

FC Bayern is threatened with "chewing gum poker" in the negotiations with David Alaba, according to "Bild". A decision desired by the record champions about the future of the Austrian before the start of the Bundesliga (September 18) is unlikely. The club must now either submit a new, improved offer or reduce Alaba's claims of allegedly more than 20 million euros per salary per year.

The tabloid, however, sees a tendency for the defender, who was promoted to head of defense under Hansi Flick, to remain.

Indication: The complicated negotiations between Munich and Robert Lewandowski and Manuel Neuer recently, which ultimately also resulted in contract extensions.

Updated 7/29/2020 at 7:33am

Clear edge from Hasan Salihamidzic: According to "Sport Bild", Bayern sports director David Alaba's adviser Pini Zahavi appeared at a meeting in a Munich restaurant.

Zahavi made it clear that his client would only stay at Bayern if his salary was increased to over 20 million euros.

The Bayern bosses reacted in horror and, according to "Sport Bild", asked how such demands could be made in the Corona crisis.

Zahavi's answer to possible cash flows made Salihamidzic livid: The 43-year-old snapped at the advisor energetically and threw out the questions, "In which world would Zahavi live and whether he would actually believe everything he was saying ". Since then, negotiations are said to have been on hold.

Updated 07/23/2020, 2:15 p.m

Up until now, it was primarily rumours, but on Thursday Karl-Heinz Rummenigge officially confirmed: David Alaba could leave FC Bayern in the summer.

"The fact is that we want to play the remaining Champions League games with Thiago and David Alaba to the end," said the CEO during the presentation of Leroy Sané. "So far, one has to say, we haven't found a solution," Rummenigge confirmed that the Austrian hasn't signed a new contract yet. The record champions "put their financial cards on the table" with the latest offer.

Now it's up to Alaba to decide what he wants. Staying on the Isar "is our number one option," said Rummenigge.

FC Bayern would like to extend the contract with the defender, but: "If that's not possible, we'll have to look at other options," revealed Rummenigge that selling the top performer is anything but impossible.

However, the 64-year-old also restricted that there will be no summer discount for interested clubs - although Alaba could go on a free transfer in the summer of 2021: "We will only deal with a transfer from a certain number."

Talks are currently underway between sports director Hasan Salihamidzic and Alaba's advisor and his father, added Rummenigge. In the end, the player has to decide what he wants.

Updated 07/21/2020, 4:55 p.m

David Alaba has been evasive about his future. "The talks are going on, but I'm not that involved because I want to concentrate fully on the new task of the Champions League, so I put my entire focus on that," said the 28-year-old during a sponsor appointment.

Alaba did not respond to questions such as what might mean staying in Munich and what might speak for a move to Pep Guardiola and Manchester City.

On Tuesday, the Munich team completed their first cyber training session in preparation for the resumption of the Champions League. The Munich team want to make it to the premier class final on August 23 in Lisbon. "I don't want to make any excuses, it's just difficult because we're coming back from vacation as a team. The other teams are getting out of rhythm. That's definitely a disadvantage somewhere," said Alaba about his team's prospects. "But we're certainly not a team that tries to hide. We know who we are and what we're capable of."

Updated 07/21/2020 at 8:09 am

It is still unclear what will happen next for David Alaba. Does he leave FC Bayern in the summer? Will he extend his contract? Or will he turn his back on Munich for free in the coming year?

At a meeting a few weeks ago between CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, sports director Hasan Salihamidzic and George Alaba, father of Bayern star David, and player agent Pini Zahavi, exactly these questions are said to have been discussed according to "Sport 1".

To secure a raise Alaba wanted, agent Zahavi compared his clients to world-class centre-backs like Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos, according to the report.

In addition, Zahavi showed the Bayern bosses what transfer income defenders like Harry Maguire (87 million euros) or Virgil van Dijk (85 million euros) can generate.

According to "Bild", Alaba demands an annual salary of 20 million euros. However, the Bayern bosses are not yet responding to the demands. But Alaba's unclear future does not seem to cause concern.

Because according to "Sport 1", the Austrian can well imagine ending his career in Munich, it is even "his big dream" - but only on the condition of a salary increase.

However, according to the report, the negotiations are currently on hold. A meeting in the near future is also not planned. Rather, Alaba initially wanted to focus on the Champions League.

Updated 07/15/2020 at 8:31 p.m

Due to the corona crisis, even the otherwise generous football elite are not throwing money around at the moment. A circumstance that could now also have an impact on David Alaba's future and FC Bayern should not like it.

FC Barcelona, ​​according to "Sky" a dream destination for the Austrian, is hoping that Alaba will stay in Munich in 2020/21, not be extended and then be available on a free transfer due to the current financial crisis. According to the TV station, Paris Saint-Germain is also building on this scenario.

FC Bayern had previously confirmed that they wanted to keep Alaba, but definitely not want to lose their star for free in the summer of 2021.

Updated 07/15/2020 at 9:05 am

Different salary expectations are said to be the reason why David Alaba could leave FC Bayern in the summer. Instead of around 15 million euros per year, as before, the Austrian demands remuneration of over 20 million euros from the record champions. This is reported by "Bild".

Since Munich will probably not pay this sum, Alaba and his advisors are said to have suggested during the Sané negotiations that the Austrian should be sent to Manchester in return for the German international. Pep Guardiola and City are said to have insisted on Kingsley Coman in the event of a swap deal. The result: the deal fell through.

According to "Bild" information, Alaba would prefer to move to Spain. However, the 36 million euro transfer fee that FC Bayern has now allegedly set could be problematic in this regard. Because neither Real Madrid nor FC Barcelona currently have the means to handle such an expensive transfer. Above all, Alaba's salary should deter the two top Spanish clubs.

A move to Chelsea or Paris Saint-Germain is not yet an option for Alaba, according to "Bild".

Updated 07/13/2020 at 8:26pm

Manchester City have long been said to be interested in David Alaba. Now the Citizens should get serious about the Bayern star in poker.

As the "Guardian" reports, Alaba is the "main target" of Man City team manager Pep Guardiola. Accordingly, the Premier League club wants to upgrade properly in the summer and is ready to invest up to 165 million euros in new players.

FC Bayern is said to be asking at least 36 million euros for the defensive all-rounder.

Updated 7/7/2020 at 8:41 am

It is also completely unclear whether David Alaba will extend his contract with FC Bayern, which expires in 2021, or turn his back on the German record champions, who do not want to lose any players on a free transfer.

Should the Austrian further open the door to a departure from Munich, a Premier League trio will certainly want to keep an eye on the situation. The reports the "Mirror".

Manchester City would not hesitate to play a leading role in poker, while Chelsea and Manchester United are said to be interested in the defender. Incidentally, according to the "Daily Mail", Bayern is ready to talk from a transfer fee of 36 million euros.

Updated 07/01/2020 at 07:12

Last Wednesday there was a meeting between FC Bayern and David Alaba's agent, Pini Zahavi. However, both parties could not agree on an extension.

According to "Sport Bild", this is mainly due to Alaba's high salary requirements. Accordingly, the Austrian demands significantly more than the 15 million euros that he is currently pocketing including bonuses.

But the people of Munich want to stay true to their line. Even when Manuel Neuer was extended, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Co. remained firm and did not respond to the keeper's demands.

The alleged interest of Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, FC Chelsea or Manchester City should not make FC Bayern change their mind.

According to the report, the FCB bosses do not assume that a change in the summer is feasible. In any case, Alaba would only be convinced of a Bayern farewell if the interested parties were called Real Madrid or FC Barcelona.

Updated 06/26/2020, 8:10 p.m

A decision about David Alaba's sporting future has still not been made. It is clear that the German record champions FC Bayern Munich are only too happy to extend the contract with their regular player, who did an outstanding job as a central defender this season.

According to a recent "Sky" report, there was a meeting between FC Bayern and the 28-year-old's advisors last Wednesday. Apparently, however, without the decisive success. There was no talk of an early extension of the contract, which currently runs until 2021.

Updated 06/25/2020, 09:28 am

Even though FC Bayern has emphasized that they do not want to give up David Alaba, but want to extend the deal with the Austrian beyond the summer of 2021, rumors of potential buyers continue to circulate.

The Atletic are now reporting that the 28-year-old is set to play a role in Chelsea's deliberations. Team manager Frank Lampard is said to be determined to strengthen his central defence, with Alaba his preferred solution.

When exploring the possibility of a deal, FC Bayern brushed aside any overtures.

Updated 06/20/2020, 3:45 p.m

Ex-national player Dietmar Hamann has warned FC Bayern about a possible departure from David Alaba. "For me, David Alaba is one of the most important players, if not the most important," enthused the former Munich international about the Austrian international, who has still not extended his contract with the record champions.

"He is an organizer and drives the team. You never have the feeling that he is in the wrong position or that he has to tackle. I can't remember a situation where he had to tackle," the "Sky" expert emphasized the qualities of the defender.