David Alaba to Leave Real Madrid After Five Seasons

David Alaba, the Austrian defender, will depart from Real Madrid at the end of the current season when his contract expires. The 33-year-old has faced significant injury problems that have affected his playing consistency.

During his five-year tenure with Real Madrid, Alaba won a total of 11 trophies, which includes two UEFA Champions League titles and two La Liga titles, appearing 131 times for the club. Real Madrid expressed gratitude towards Alaba for his contributions and impact during a successful period in the club's history.

Following Alaba's departure, right-back Dani Carvajal and coach Álvaro Arbeloa also bid farewell to the player. Alaba's final league match for Real Madrid will be at home against Athletic Bilbao.

His next destination has not yet been announced, but he is expected to captain the Austrian national team in the upcoming World Cup.