Latest news with #DavidAlaba
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Real Madrid make financial intent clear with strict sales target set
According to a recent report from Fichajes, Real Madrid are preparing for a transformative summer in which they plan to generate more than €200 million through player sales. With Carlo Ancelotti set to leave the club this Saturday, departing as the most successful manager in Real Madrid's history, the Santiago Bernabeu is bracing for a new era under the leadership of Xabi Alonso, Florentino Perez's choice for the next chapter. Advertisement Though Alonso's arrival has yet to be officially confirmed, all signs suggest the former midfielder will take charge for the 2025–26 campaign. In anticipation, Real Madrid's sporting department has already begun outlining a squad reshuffle that aims to both strengthen the team and slash the wage bill dramatically. Key departures planned The club has identified several players who are no longer central to its sporting plans but whose departures could bring in significant funds and free up valuable salary space. Ferland Mendy is likely to leave Real Madrid. (Photo by) Ferland Mendy is one of the first names on the list. The French left-back is expected to bring in around €20 million from his sale, while also clearing €12 million in gross wages off the books. Advertisement David Alaba and Lucas Vazquez are also set to be offloaded. While their transfer values may not match Mendy's, the pair's exits would still contribute to a combined wage saving of €35 million, part of a broader effort to optimise squad cost-effectiveness. Big names could be sacrificed The most lucrative moves, however, would involve Dani Ceballos and Rodrygo Goes. Ceballos, who has struggled to cement a consistent role under Ancelotti, could bring in around €31 million when transfer fees and saved wages are considered. But the most significant financial windfall would come from Rodrygo's potential exit. Despite being a key figure in recent seasons, Rodrygo's name has surfaced in transfer talks, with the club reportedly prepared to sanction his sale for €90 million. Coupled with €16 million in gross salary savings, the Brazilian's departure could net Madrid a staggering €106 million in total.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Club World Cup set to decide future of six Real Madrid stars under Xabi Alonso
According to a recent report from SPORT, several Real Madrid players are facing uncertain futures as incoming manager Xabi Alonso prepares to take charge of his first matches. With no major silverware to show for the season, Real Madrid are now focusing on the upcoming Club World Cup, a rare opportunity to end a disappointing campaign with a trophy, and more importantly, a critical proving ground for fringe players. Advertisement This new edition of the Club World Cup will serve as a litmus test for several members of the current squad. While certain names like Jesus Vallejo and Lucas Vazquez are expected to depart regardless of performance, others still have a chance to convince Alonso they deserve to stay. Luka Modric, Dani Ceballos, Endrick, David Alaba, Rodrygo, and Fran Garcia are all players whose futures are not yet secure. Alaba and Garcia under pressure David Alaba is facing uncertain future. (Photo by) Alaba's situation is particularly delicate. The recovery of Eder Militao and Antonio Rüdiger, combined with the likely integration of young defender Dean Huijsen, means Alaba could start the season as Real Madrid's fourth-choice centre-back. Advertisement To add to the challenge, Alonso is said to be keen on giving youth academy talent Joan Martinez a shot in the first team. On the left flank, Garcia is under equally intense scrutiny. With Ferland Mendy recovering from injury and Alvaro Carreras heavily linked with a return to Madrid, the left-back position is facing an overload. Garcia will be the only natural left-back available for the Club World Cup and is expected to use the tournament as a final audition. If he fails to impress, he could be the one sacrificed when Mendy regains fitness and Carreras potentially arrives. Rodrygo and Endrick face different paths Rodrygo will play the FIFA Club World Cup for his future. (Photo by) Rodrygo's case is more complex. While the Brazilian has contributed in flashes, the arrival of Kylian Mbappe and the rise of Arda Guler may limit his minutes. If Madrid decide to cash in, Rodrygo's exit would come in the form of a permanent transfer, not a loan. Advertisement Endrick, on the other hand, is still seen as one for the future. While there is excitement about his potential, the plan may involve loaning him out to gain consistent playing time, especially if the attacking positions are crowded. Lastly, in midfield, Ceballos and Modric are also entering uncertain territory. The Croatian's time at Madrid may be drawing to a close unless he can prove to Alonso that he still has the legs and vision to contribute at the highest level. Meanwhile, Ceballos has struggled to consistently break into the starting XI and could be seen as expendable unless he shines at the Club World Cup.
New York Times
29-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Real Madrid's David Alaba suffers knee injury setback
Real Madrid defender David Alaba has suffered a meniscus injury in his left knee and is unlikely to feature again before the Club World Cup. Alaba is Madrid's third defender to have been confirmed as facing a layoff on Tuesday, with left-back Ferland Mendy set to miss the rest of the season after sustaining an injury during Saturday's 3-2 Copa del Rey final defeat by Barcelona and Antonio Rudiger expected to be sidelined for around six weeks after undergoing surgery for a meniscus tear. Advertisement Carlo Ancelotti's side are also without long-term defensive absentees Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao. Like Rudiger, the club expect Alaba, who will undergo minor surgery, is expected to return to selection for the revamped Club World Cup. Madrid get their tournament underway against Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal on June 18. 32-year-old Alaba's season has been restricted by injury problems that have limited him to just seven appearances in La Liga across 2024-25. The Austria international started in both Madrid's Champions League quarter-final leg defeats against Arsenal earlier this month and most recently started in the league victory at Getafe on April 23. Alaba is now set to miss the remaining five matches of Madrid's La Liga campaign, including a potential title-deciding match away to Barcelona on May 11. Madrid's current central defensive options are limited to Raul Asencio and Aurelien Tchouameni, a midfielder by trade, with Castilla defender Jacobo Ramon another option. ()
India Today
24-04-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Real Madrid set to miss key players ahead of Copa del Rey final vs Barcelona
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has been ruled out for the season, the club informed on Thursday, April 24. Camavinga suffered a groin injury during Wednesday's 1-0 LaLiga victory over Getafe, which means that he would not be a part of the Copa del Rey final clash against 22-year-old was withdrawn at halftime, and Real confirmed on Thursday that he suffered a complete tear of his left adductor tendon, an injury that club sources said would sideline the France international for three months. Camavinga, who has played 34 games for Real in all competitions this season, will also miss the Club World Cup in injury is a big blow to the Madrid side ahead of the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe, Ferland Mendy, and David Alaba also injury doubts. The injuries cast doubts on Real Madrid's LaLiga defence as well, where they are four points behind leaders Barcelona, with five rounds left in the season. Earlier, Ancelotti informed that star defender David Alaba was ruled out from Saturday's Barcelona clash. The coach might have to rely on Fran Garcia to fill the left-back position, where he would be tasked with keeping Barcelona's 17-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal task would be cut out for Real, who have already been hammered twice by Barcelona this season—a 0-4 loss at Santiago Bernabeu in LaLiga in October 2024 and a 2-5 loss in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia in January 2025."There may be a favourite, but a final is a final. And anything can happen," Ancelotti said. "We will have to defend well, but we'll have our chances up top. Today's victory is a good boost. It was a good first half and more difficult at the end, but we won."Must Watch
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Real Madrid star sits out training ahead of Alavés clash
A leading member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid played no part in training alongside the rest of the club's squad on Thursday. The player in question? David Alaba. Stopper Alaba is for his part of course fresh off a rare starting berth in Real Madrid's backline on Tuesday night. After Los Blancos made the trip to north London for a Champions League quarter-final showdown with Arsenal, the Austrian was thrown in from the off at left-back. Alaba, alongside the rest of Carlo Ancelotti's squad, endured something of an evening to forget at The Emirates, en route to an eventual 3-0 defeat. And if the latest word stemming from Spain's capital is anything to go by, then the former Bayern Munich man still appears to be suffering the after effects of the clash. This comes amid confirmation that Alaba was not part of group training at Valdebebas on Thursday. It remains unclear whether as much comes owing to any form of injury. 🚨 NEW: David Alaba did not train with the team today. He stayed inside the facilities. — Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) April 10, 2025 Conor Laird – GSFN
