Bayern Munich was seriously considering the return of David Alaba, according to Austria's national team coach, Ralf Rangnick. The German champion wanted the central defender back until a knee injury in December 2023 thwarted their plans. Rangnick stated on 'ServusTV' that he knew from a reliable source that Bayern had been seriously thinking about signing him before his injury.

David Alaba, 32, who is contracted with Real Madrid until June 2026, might depart this summer. According to reports from Germany, the Austrian central defender is expected to exit Real Madrid in the forthcoming summer transfer window. Alaba, who transferred to Real Madrid in 2021 from Bayern Munich, endured a serious knee injury last season that kept him out of play for over a year and recently required another surgery. Given these circumstances, German reports indicate that Alaba is likely on his way out of Real Madrid, with a potential return to Bayern Munich, the club he left for Real Madrid, being anticipated. The German reports suggest that it is almost certain Alaba will be among the players leaving Real Madrid in the next summer market, with Bayern Munich emerging as a probable destination.