David Alaba rejects new deal at Bayern Munich amidst January transfer rumors

Certainly one of Bayern’s longest-tenured gamers could possibly be on his method out of the membership. Defender David Alaba has been linked with a transfer away from the European champions for a number of months now, with Chelsea, Actual Madrid, and PSG mentioned to be eager.

According to the Daily Mail, Bayern president Karl-Heinze Rummenigge has achieved the whole lot in his energy to sway Alaba within the path of staying in Munich, however the Austrian worldwide desires to maneuver on. His present deal is up subsequent summer season, however the 28-year previous will likely be allowed to speak to golf equipment in January.

Alaba has change into extra of a centre-back over the past 12 months as a result of excellent rise of teenager Alphonso Davies at left-back. Nonetheless, he’s achieved a superb job on the place, serving to the Bundesliga giants win the quadruple final season.

Alaba is a flexible defender who is ready to play just about wherever throughout the backline, which is actually a gorgeous trait to potential suitors. He additionally has ample expertise on the prime ranges of European soccer, having gained two Champions League trophies and 9 Bundesliga titles throughout his time with the Bavarians.

At 28-years previous, he’s nonetheless a helpful participant to any aspect. As of proper now, there have been no severe talks with Chelsea, PSG, or Actual Madrid, however Zinedine Zidane is supposedly a fan of the Austrian defender’s skills. Manchester United have additionally proven curiosity in latest weeks as they appear to seek out extra solidity in their very own finish.

The Blues have reinvented their backline this time period with the newly shaped partnership of Thiago Silva and Kurt Zouma, however at 36-years previous, it’s unknown how lengthy the Brazilian will final at Stamford Bridge. Alaba could possibly be a logical alternative for him subsequent summer season if he does transfer on.

It appears unlikely that you simply’ll see Alaba transfer elsewhere in January provided that his contract runs out subsequent summer season. However after nearly 10 seasons with Bayern Munich, his time with the membership appears to be coming to a detailed.