David Alaba confirms departure after 13 years with Bayern
David Alaba will leave Bayern Munich on a free transfer at the end of the 2020-21 season, he confirmed on Tuesday.
“I have made the decision to try something new after this season and to leave the club. It was a difficult decision, I have been here for 13 years. I made so many memories here,” Alaba said.
“I have not decided what is next for me, I decided to seek a new challenge. That’s why it took time.
“I have five, six, seven years left in my career. That’s why I decided to try something new.
“It’s no secret my management is in touch with several clubs. I will focus on my task here and will remain in contact with my management.”
🗣️ @David_Alaba: “I have made the decision to leave #FCBayern at the end of this season and try something new. It obviously wasn’t an easy decision – I’ve been here for 13 years and the club means a lot to me.”#MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/XJXIkSvYzb
— 🏆🏆🏆FC Bayern English🏆🏆🏆 (@FCBayernEN) February 16, 2021
His final days at the club have been overshadowed by his contract situation with Bayern withdrawing their contract offer in the autumn.
Bayern later said that the door was still open, but the 28-year-old had already decided on a movie from the Allianz Arena.
though Alaba has been linked with a host of big-name clubs in the Premier League, Real Madrid is regarded as the favorite for his signature.
Alaba, who also won six German cups, five German and two European Supercups, and two Club World Cups; joined Bayern as a youth player in 2008 and made his competitive debut; in a 6-2 cup win against Greuther Furth in February 2010. To date, he has made 415 competitive appearances, for the club and also won 76 caps for Austria.
