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David Alaba will no longer play for FC Bayern in the coming season.
The Austrian international announced this at a press conference on Tuesday.
“It was certainly not an easy decision.
It was very difficult.
On the one hand because I've been here for 13 years and on the other hand because this club is very close to my heart and I am very grateful to this club, ”said the defender.
The 28-year-old was unable to agree on a new contract with Munich and will leave the club for free at the end of the season.
According to information from "Bild", Alaba's club of choice is Real Madrid, but the Premier League clubs Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea are also said to be interested.
“I haven't yet made the decision where I'm going.
That will surely show up soon, "said Alaba, commenting on his future plans.
The Austrian has been playing for Munich since 2008.
At that time he moved from Austria Vienna to the youth division of the record champions.
in March 2010 he made his first professional game for Bayern.
“The triple in 2013, my debut in 2009 and the triple last year are moments that are difficult to describe.
The years that lie behind me cannot be put into words either, it was an incredibly beautiful and intense time, ”he said with a smile on his face.