Sky Sports reported that Austrian defender David Alaba will not sign a new contract with Real Madrid, noting that his current contract with the club expires at the end of this season.

According to the report, the future of the German Antonio Rüdiger is still uncertain as well, as his contract expires at the end of the current season, and the two parties have not yet reached a final agreement on its renewal.

Alaba has been suffering from a series of recurring injuries, which have kept him out of the team's lineup for extended periods and affected the consistency of his defensive role. In contrast, Rudiger remains an important player for the Royal team despite also having faced some injuries recently; however, he still enjoys the trust of the coaching staff and is considered one of the key pillars of the backline.

The coming weeks are expected to be crucial regarding the future of the defenders, as Real Madrid prepares to make important decisions related to building its defense line for the upcoming season.