Alaba returns to Bayern? Freund: No such plans at the moment

Hupu November 21 News David Alaba will leave Bayern Munich to join Real Madrid in the summer of 2021. His contract will expire at the end of this season. Many Bayern fans want the centre-back to return, even if his playing career is over. Sporting director Christoph Freund commented.

When asked if Alaba would reappear on the Sebena Street in any capacity in the future, Freund replied: "There are no such plans at the moment, but I believe he has had a huge impact on Bayern Munich for a long time."

Freund explained that the 33-year-old Austrian "is a very nice person and is A bright young man who will definitely have a career after retirement: but I think he wants to play football for a while. Now, he wants to represent Austria in the World Cup."

The player who has represented the national team 111 times did not participate in the two key World Cup qualifiers against Cyprus (2-0) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (1-1). He missed the first game due to a yellow card suspension, and in the second game, national team coach Ralf Rangnick chose Kevin Danso and Philipp Lienhardt to partner at centre-back, with Philippe Mwene at left-back.

In recent years, Alaba has been plagued by serious injuries, including a torn cruciate ligament in the spring of 2024. He has played only a minor role in Real Madrid manager Xavi Alonso's plans this season, making just three brief appearances so far.

Nevertheless, Bayern sporting director Freund emphasized Alaba's importance to the Austrian national team: "Bayern fans know how important David is to the Austrian team - both on and off the field. He is a very good player and has actively integrated into the team both on and off the field. In recent months He had a hard time with the Austrian national team due to constant injuries, but he always stayed on the bench to cheer on the team. He was a very important liaison with the coach, captain, player and coach - he was definitely a key figure in the team."