David Alaba closes in on Udinese switch as free agent
The short version
- David Alaba, 34, has reached a verbal agreement with Udinese, per Fabrizio Romano.
- He has been a free agent since his Real Madrid contract expired at the end of last season.
- He had recently been linked with 1. FC Union Berlin.
- His father, George, said on Tuesday that a decision was near.
The veteran Austrian defender, unattached since leaving Real Madrid, has reportedly agreed terms with the Serie A club.
David Alaba appears set to continue his career in Italy. Journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that the 34-year-old defender has come to a verbal agreement with Udinese, and the remaining paperwork is being completed.
The Austrian had been without a club since his Real Madrid deal ran out at the close of the previous campaign. Before the Udinese talks, he had been mentioned in connection with 1. FC Union Berlin.
The development follows remarks from his father, George, who said on Tuesday that his son's choice of a new club was close. A stint in Serie A now looks to be the outcome rather than a move to Germany.
