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The Austrian is out of contract in the summer.
Liverpool FC needs defenders. Badly. So, with
David Alaba available on a free transfer this summer, we’re
naturally going to get linked. According to Fabrizio Romano of The Guardian, Liverpool have
made a push to sign David Alaba. However, Real Madrid
is leading the pack in the race for the versatile 28-year old’s
signature.
Real have reportedly offered Alaba a long-term contract,
believed to be four or five years, with Alaba keen on signing, as
it has been a dream of his to play for the club.
The twelve-year player for Bayern
Munich is one of the most versatile players in football, having
lined up at left-back and defensive midfield for the Bavarians, and
left winger for the Austrian national team. With an injury crisis
(hmm, sounds familiar) at centre-back last year, Alaba duly filled
in and helped plug that position as Hansi Fllick’s team powered to
a European Cup/Bundesliga/DFB Pokal treble.
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Now, having yet another ultra-versatile world-class player ply
his trade in this team would have surely been a treat, but it was
always difficult to imagine Liverpool breaking its wage structure
to accommodate Alaba, especially since Bayern broke talks with him
over that exact same issue. A separate report from Goal.com
also says that Real are keen on finalising a deal, but Alaba’s
representatives – headed by Pini Zahavi – have informed them that
Alaba wants a wage of €13 million ($16m/£12m) a season after tax.
For comparison’s sake, Liverpool’s top earner, Mohamed Salah earns
a £10,400,000 annually.
That would also mean that Alaba would be paid more than current
Real-top dog Sergio Ramos (also a free agent to be) who is picking
up €12 million ($15m/£11m) a season. Madrid are more comfortable
with a package worth €10 million ($12m/£9m).
Whatever happens, it’s unlikely that Liverpool and David Alaba
will come to an agreement. Move along, ladies and gents, nothing to
see here.