Alaba Wanted by Juventus

Juventus is considering signing Austrian defender David Alaba during the summer transfer window, in a deal described in Italy as a 'potential opportunity' rather than advanced negotiations so far.

According to Tuttosport, the idea emerged during discussions between the club's management and the famous agent Pini Zahavi, amid questions related to the player's age and physical condition after a series of injuries that kept him off the field for much of the last two seasons.

The report indicated that Juventus management has gathered detailed information about Alaba's physical condition, especially since he has played only 9 matches this season in La Liga with Real Madrid.

Nevertheless, the medical and technical evaluations received by the Italian club seemed reassuring, while sources close to the player indicated that his recent exclusion from the starting lineup was more due to technical choices and team hierarchy rather than a significant decline in his physical condition.

Juventus is seeking to sign a left-footed defender who is good at building from the back and provides the team with tactical flexibility, qualities that coach Luciano Spalletti sees in Alaba, especially given his ability to play in multiple defensive positions. Additionally, the expiration of the player's contract with Real Madrid next June makes the deal economically attractive, although the player's demands include a two-year contract with a net salary of 5 million euros annually.

At the same time, Juventus still retains other defensive options on the table, most notably the Dutchman Nathan Ake and the Greek Konstantinos Koulierakis. Reports indicate that Ake is close to leaving Manchester City after gradually falling out of favor with coach Pep Guardiola, while Juventus officials continue to closely monitor Koulierakis after his impressive performances with Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.