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Juventus offered Real Madrid defender on free transfer for 2026-27
Thursday’s reports claim that Juventus have been offered the opportunity to sign Real Madrid defender David Alaba on a free transfer once his deal at the Bernabebu comes to an end at the close of the 2025-26 season.
MADRID, SPAIN – DECEMBER 20: David Alaba of Real Madrid warms up prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 20, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
The 111-time Austria international has spent the last five seasons in Madrid, having joined on a free transfer after 10 trophy-laden seasons in the Bayern Munich first team.
The 33-year-old is expected to leave Madrid this summer, his contract expiring on June 30, following a tough three years of fitness struggles after a torn cruciate ligament (ACL) in December 2023.
Despite his injury troubles, Alaba’s experience, trophy cabinet and versatility are attractive characteristics for the Bianconeri. Alaba has 10 Bundesliga titles to his name, four Champions League titles, six DFB Pokal trophies, three German Super Cup wins, two LaLiga titles, a Copa del Rey, a Supercopa de Espana, three UEFA Super Cups and three Club World Cups.
David Alaba's contract with Real Madrid expires at the end of the 2025-26 season.
If Juventus signs David Alaba on a free transfer, it could strengthen their defense without incurring a transfer fee.
David Alaba could potentially join Juventus for the 2026-27 season.

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The fact that he is able to play as a left-sided centre-back, as a left-back and as a central midfielder is also encouraging.
MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 16: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal runs with the ball whilst under pressure from David Alaba of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Arsenal FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
According to reports from Tuttosport, Juventus are carefully considering a potential move for Alaba this summer. They are, of course, aware of his injury record and of the fact that he will need to lower his salary given that he earns in excess of €10m per season after tax in Spain.
However, Tuttosport claims that conversations between Juventus and Alaba’s agent, Pini Zahavi, are underway and that the player’s camp has ‘opened up’ to the idea of moving to Turin next season.