Alaba completes medical, set to join Udinese as free agent
David Alaba, the 34-year-old former Real Madrid defender, has passed his medical examination at Udinese, clearing the way for his arrival as a free agent. After a long-term knee injury that kept him out for over a year, Alaba is now ready to resume his career in Serie A with the Friulian club. The signing represents a notable coup for Udinese, adding a player with extensive top-level experience at Bayern Munich and Real Madrid to their squad.
Read the full story at football-italia.netDavid Alaba's completed medical marks the end of a long road back from a serious knee injury that had sidelined him since late 2023. For Udinese, landing a player of Alaba's pedigree — a Champions League winner with both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid — on a free transfer is a significant statement of intent, even at 34 and after a lengthy absence. The move strengthens their defensive options with a versatile, battle-tested international, and signals Udinese's ambition to compete higher up the Serie A table.
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