David Alaba is approaching what may be the most defining season of his career. After months plagued by injury setbacks, the Austrian defender is determined to flip the script. He refuses to fade quietly into the background or bow out with regret; his goal is to leave Real Madrid on his own terms, with pride and purpose.

Alaba is working tirelessly to be fully fit for the start of preseason. He’s built a personal team of professionals that oversees every aspect of his recovery, from nutrition and physical training to sleep and mental preparation. Since the soleus injury he suffered during the Club World Cup, his mission has been singular: to get back on the pitch and feel like a footballer again.

August 4th, the date Real Madrid players return to training, is circled on his calendar. While his knee continues to be a cause for concern—his persistent Achilles' heel—he’s doing everything possible to be ready. His dedication is total.

Alaba’s contract runs until June 30, 2026, but renewal talks have yet to begin. Inside the club, there are voices suggesting his time may be coming to an end. Still, Alaba has made it clear he’s not leaving this summer. He has no offers on the table, and more importantly, no desire to walk away—not like this. He wants to compete, contribute, and if a goodbye is on the horizon, he wants it to be on the pitch, playing a meaningful role.

For now, he’s not thinking about extending his deal. He knows the situation is paused, and that Madrid is weighing its options. But that hasn’t shaken his commitment. He’s focused only on regaining form, playing consistently, and showing he still has plenty to offer. In fact, the arrival of Xabi Alonso has given him renewed motivation. The two have already spoken, and Alaba is confident he can fit seamlessly into the new system, especially with his comfort playing the ball from the back.

But everything hinges on fitness. Alaba knows that. And he’s not ready to surrender. He wants his final chapter at Real Madrid to be written with his boots—not from the sidelines, but from the pitch.

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