Udinese have officially announced the signing of David Alaba, with a contract running until 2027.

Udinese have officially announced the signing of Austrian defender David Alaba. This experienced player has achieved numerous accolades in international football and is considered one of the most respected players in the sport. David Alaba has signed a contract with Udinese that will run until June 30, 2027.  

This defender possesses excellent footwork, leadership, and tactical adaptability. After years of experience at the top level, David Alaba has accumulated an impressive professional resume and is now officially beginning a new chapter at Udinese.  

David Alaba was born in Vienna on June 24, 1992, and received his football training in the Austrian youth academy. At the age of 16, he was recruited by Bayern Munich, where he gradually developed into one of the world's top players. During his time with the club, he won numerous domestic league titles, cup titles, and European competitions.  

Throughout his career, David Alaba has played for several top European clubs, earning widespread recognition for his consistent performance, excellent professionalism, and long-term peak form. During his time at Bayern Munich, he amassed numerous accolades, including two Champions League titles, two Club World Cup titles, two UEFA Super Cup titles, ten Bundesliga titles, six German Cup titles, and five German Super Cup titles. From 2010 to 2021, David Alaba made 431 appearances for Bayern, scoring 33 goals, making him a key member of the team during its golden era.  

David Alaba then played for Real Madrid from 2021 to 2026, continuing to showcase his talent at the top level. During his time at Real Madrid, he further enriched his personal trophy portfolio, winning two Champions League titles, one Club World Cup title, one UEFA Super Cup title, two La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey title, and two Spanish Super Cup titles.  

As the captain and key player of the Austrian national team for over 10 years, David Alaba has made 117 appearances for the national team, contributing 15 goals. He has participated in two European Championships and the most recent World Cup. Now joining Udinese, David Alaba will bring his years of experience, leadership, and championship mentality accumulated in top-level competitions to the team.  

The signing of a player with such a rich championship record demonstrates Udinese's plans for the future. By bringing in David Alaba, the team hopes to further enhance its overall competitive strength, while also providing fans with an important player who can contribute on the field and exert influence off the field.  

Udinese General Manager Franco Colavino said: "The arrival of David Alaba is a great boost to the entire club. We have welcomed a champion with numerous honors, an outstanding leader, and a representative of professionalism. His arrival fully reflects Udinese's goal of continuous progress, maintaining competitiveness in high-level competitions, and further building a more ambitious team."  

After joining Udinese, David Alaba said: "I have experienced a lot in my career and won many honors, but one thing has never changed, and that is that I still want to achieve more. I am still passionate about competition and hope to create some special moments again. This is exactly the mindset I had when I came to Udinese."  

"The head coach has made it very clear to me what he expects of me and what goals we hope to achieve together. Of course, I also hope to bring my experience to the locker room, take on corresponding responsibilities, and provide as much help as possible to the team, especially to help young players grow."  

“I came here not just to become the most experienced player on the team, nor am I here to end my career. I still have a strong drive to improve and I always believe that I can help the team on the pitch. I hope to keep moving forward, maintain a high level of performance week after week in Serie A, and strive to achieve some results. This challenge excites me a lot, and I still have a lot to prove to myself.”  

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