David Alaba signs with Udinese

On September 24, 2026, Italian Serie A club Udinese Calcio officially announced the signing of 34-year-old Austrian defender David Alaba. The move marks the end of a free agency period for the player, who had been without a club since his departure from Real Madrid earlier this summer.

Alaba, a highly decorated veteran, concluded a five-year stint with Real Madrid, where he made 131 appearances and secured 11 titles, including two Champions League trophies and two La Liga titles. His final years in Spain were hampered by recurring injury issues, which significantly limited his playing time. Despite his pedigree, he did not find a new club during the main summer transfer window and remained a free agent until signing with Udinese, which currently sits in 13th place in the Serie A standings.

The club officially unveiled the player on Thursday afternoon in Udine. This transfer is viewed as a major addition for the Italian side, bringing significant leadership and top-level international experience to their squad as they look to improve their current league standing.