Alaba: 'Runjaic convinced me to join Udinese, I feel good and ready to play'
Alaba, a new arrival at Udinese, has spoken publicly about his move to the Serie A club. He credited head coach Kosta Runjaić with convincing him to join, suggesting the manager's project and persuasion were decisive. Alaba stated he feels good physically and is ready to contribute on the pitch, signaling optimism about his immediate integration into the squad. The comments mark one of the first public statements from the player since completing his transfer to Udinese.
Read the full story at football-italia.netWhen a new signing publicly credits the head coach for pulling them to a club, it says something about the project Runjaić is trying to build at Udinese. Alaba's emphasis on feeling ready to play is a positive early signal for fans, though the real test will be minutes on the pitch. For a mid-table Serie A side, securing a player who arrived motivated — rather than reluctant — can make a meaningful difference in the dressing room and in early performances.
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