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David Alaba’s time at Real Madrid appears set to end in 2026, when his current contract runs out, according to multiple reports. While Alaba has publicly dismissed rumours of an early exit, many media outlets—especially in Spain—believe his departure at the end of the 2025-26 season is almost certain. 

Alaba, now 33, joined Madrid in 2021 after a distinguished spell at Bayern Munich, where he won multiple league titles and Champions League trophies. At present, he remains under contract until June 2026, but changes in the club’s defensive ranks, fitness issues, and incoming younger defenders are pushing him further down …