Talk of AC Milan eyeing Real Madrid‘s David Alaba for a free transfer has been swirling. But, hold on. The chatter around San Siro linking them to the Austrian defender? Turns out, that’s not what’s happening.
Sources indicate the widely reported AC Milan interest in Alaba is mostly just noise. It seems like a misunderstanding of agent activity rather than any concrete move from the Rossoneri.
Debunking the Milan Rumors
Listen, everyone heard about David Alaba’s agent, Pini Zahavi, being in Milan a few days back. Photos were everywhere, right? May 5-7, 2026. And it kicked off all this talk.
But, the truth? Zahavi’s got a few big players. Robert Lewandowski was a big part of that visit, with Italian clubs—including AC Milan and Juventus—monitoring his situation. For Alaba, though, the Italian club conversations were with Juventus, not AC Milan.
It’s important to keep that straight. No Tier 1 or 2 sources, like BBC or Sky, have confirmed any direct AC Milan involvement for Alaba. It’s just not there in the reports.
Juventus Takes Center Stage
So, if not AC Milan, then who? The actual news points to Juventus. They’re the ones having serious chats, apparently. Reports say Alaba’s representatives had positive initial talks with Juve.
Ekrem Konur reported this, and it’s been picked up by places like TheScore.com. They want him for the 2026/27 season, and it looks like he’s certain to leave Real Madrid on a free. That’s a big deal.
A lot of sources are saying this. YSScores.com and Juvefc.com, too. Zahavi was in Milan, and Alaba got offered to Juventus during those meetings, perhaps during the Lewandowski talks.
It makes a lot of sense for Juventus. An experienced defender on a free? That helps their books. They’re looking for stability at the back.
Alaba’s Future: Injury, Wages, and Options
Alaba’s contract with Real Madrid ends June 30, 2026. He’ll be a free agent. This is huge. But, he’s also coming off a big injury, a cruciate ligament tear back in December 2023. He only played 14 competitive appearances this past season.
That’s a concern for any club looking at him. He’s 33 now. And his wages? They’re big. Real Madrid saves about €25 million from their wage bill by letting him go, according to Tribuna.com.
So, any club picking him up has to factor in that high salary, which was around €10-12 million net at Madrid. Juventus might offer a shorter deal, which is smart given his age and injury history. But it’s not just Italy for him.
Fabrizio Romano, who knows his stuff, said Alaba has many options. Saudi Arabia, MLS, they’re all in play. He told Goal.com to “keep an eye on the Austrian.”
What’s Next for the Austrian?
So, what happens next for David Alaba? He’ll be making a decision by June. It’s still early talks, no medicals or personal terms done yet. But the free agent status? That’s attractive. Especially for clubs like Juventus, who need experience at the back and have to watch their spending with Financial Fair Play rules.
It’s a waiting game. His fitness will be a big question. Can he get back to top form after such a bad injury? And how much does he want to play in a league like Serie A? Or will he go for a big payday elsewhere?
We’ll see how it shakes out for him. But don’t expect to see him in an AC Milan shirt any time soon. The focus is squarely on Juventus and other leagues.
