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An era ends in June.
David Alaba will leave Bayern after this season.
That had been clear for weeks, on Tuesday lunchtime the 28-year-old defender of the German soccer champions confirmed his departure in the summer.
He should move to Spain or England, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona should be interested, among others.
In a virtual press conference, the Austrian international spoke about ...
... his decision:
“I made the decision for myself to do something new after this season.
That was certainly not an easy decision.
It was very difficult, I've been here for 13 years.
This association is really close to my heart, I am very, very grateful to it for a lot. "
... his future club:
“I haven't made the decision yet.
Where the journey goes remains to be seen.
I want to develop myself as a person on and off the pitch.
That will be a factor. "
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... the reasons for his decision:
“I took my time.
This is not a decision that can be made overnight after 13 years.
It took time.
I want to look for a new challenge and get out of my comfort zone. "
... the question of whether financial aspects would have made the difference:
“No.
That wasn't a factor for me.
I always had the feeling that I was in good hands here.
A lot was torn in from the outside.
I still have four, five, six, seven years left to play football.
I tried to think about what the next step in my career should be. "
.... FC Barcelona as a possible new club:
“My management is in contact with clubs.
There is a lot of interpretation.
I want to concentrate on my club. "
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... his highlights during his time at Bayern:
“The triple in 2013, my debut in 2009/2010, the triple last year - those were indescribable moments.
The 13 years were an incredibly beautiful and intense time. "
David Alaba is leaving FC Bayern Munich this summer
Source: dpa-infocom GmbH
... his position as a possible reason for the move:
“At the moment I have my role in the center-back position.
That didn't matter now. "
... the relationship with the Bayern bosses after the contract offer was withdrawn:
“Internally, I've always had a very good relationship with those responsible and still have them.
I am deeply grateful to them too.
We had several conversations afterwards.
Something has evolved.
I then made the decision for myself. "
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... Trainer Hansi Flick:
“We had many intensive and very positive discussions.
I owe him a lot. "
... a possible move to England:
“The FC Bayern club has shaped me a lot as a person, it's very familiar here.
I've had an incredible career here.
Perhaps I am now focusing on other criteria. "
... the question of whether someone at
FC Bayern fought for him?
"All."
... the question of whether FC Bayern is at its zenith after six titles in one year?
“I don't think you can say that.
FC Bayern has high standards every year and wants to be at the top. "
... Lucas Hernández as his possible successor:
“Lucas is very important to us and has a lot of potential.
He does it brilliantly. "
... Dayot Upamecano:
“He is very robust and strong in duels and has his qualities in the opening.
He brings a lot with him and has developed further every year. "
... his Spanish:
“It's not good.
It's enough on the pitch. "
"Everyone fought for me"
David Alaba will officially leave FC Bayern this summer.
According to the Austrian, all responsible persons at FC Bayern fought for his whereabouts in the transfer negotiations.
Source: Stats Perform News