Real Madrid are setting their sights on a strategic overhaul for the summer transfer window, with plans to offload veteran defender David Alaba.
According to Fichajes, the club sees this as an opportunity to rejuvenate their defense, making room for the highly regarded Dean Huijsen.
This move will not only free up significant wages but also help fund the transfer of Huijsen, who is seen as a key piece in the club’s future.
A difficult player to keep
It must be noted that Alaba has been an integral part of Real Madrid’s squad since his arrival.
However, the Austrian defender’s time at the club may be coming to an end due to a combination of injuries and a salary that has become difficult to maintain.
With a wage of over €20 million per year, Alaba’s contract is one of the highest in the squad.
The club’s management believes this is unsustainable if they want to continue making big moves in the transfer market, especially considering their aim to build a competitive and youthful team.
Alaba’s exit: financial relief and squad reshaping
Real Madrid’s decision to part ways with Alaba will not only help lighten the financial load but will also provide the club with much-needed flexibility.
As a result, the club’s sporting directorate has already begun exploring potential destinations for the experienced defender.
The outlet mentions that interest has come from various clubs in the Saudi Arabian League and Major League Soccer (MLS), where Alaba’s leadership qualities would be highly valued.
Thinking about the future
At just 19 years old, Huijsen has been making waves in the Premier League with Bournemouth.
His potential and his ability to play a modern style of center-back football have caught the eye of Real Madrid’s scouts, and the club is keen to bring him into their ranks.
However, the price for Huijsen’s transfer is set at a hefty £50 million, something tat Real Madrid are not willing to pay.
Despite that, the fact remains that the teenager’s qualities align perfectly with the profile of the type of player Real Madrid are looking for in their defense: quick, versatile, and capable of playing out from the back.
