{"id":31545,"date":"2026-05-25T09:14:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=31545"},"modified":"2026-05-25T09:14:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:14:25","slug":"real-madrid-on-the-verge-of-defensive-overhaul-following-alabas-impending-departure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/real-madrid-on-the-verge-of-defensive-overhaul-following-alabas-impending-departure\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid on the Verge of Defensive Overhaul Following Alaba&#8217;s Impending Departure"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real Madrid is preparing for a significant transformation this summer as internal sources confirm that David Alaba will leave the club at the end of the season and become a free agent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The anticipation of Alaba&#8217;s departure began in early April 2026, when signals emerged that he would not receive a contract extension.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_77855\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77855\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softfootball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/541815457_18292126903253785_3679780316497634073_n-e1761651146852-1024x600.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Daniel Carvajal (Photo Credit: Daniel Carvajal via Instagram)\" class=\"wp-image-77855\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-77855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Daniel Carvajal (Photo Credit: Daniel Carvajal via Instagram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Softfootball reports that Alaba is set to depart alongside veteran full-back Dani Carvajal, who will say goodbye to the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u on Saturday, 23 May 2026, during the game against Athletic Club. Both players were informed that their contracts would not be extended as the club prepares for a new era.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_109703\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109703\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.softfootball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HHAcw7obwAQWHl6.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"652\" alt=\"Jos\u00e9 Mourinho remains keen on Real Madrid return . (PHOTO CREDIT: FABRIZO VIA X)\" class=\"wp-image-109703\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-109703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jos\u00e9 Mourinho remains keen on Real Madrid return . (PHOTO CREDIT: FABRIZO VIA X)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The impending arrival of <strong>Jos\u00e9 Mourinho<\/strong> has catalyzed plans for a broad squad overhaul. The Portuguese coach is expected to restructure the defensive setup and overall dynamics, leaving several senior players&#8217; futures in doubt.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_112617\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-112617\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.softfootball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Kylian-Mbappe-and-Vinicius-Junior-1024x576.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 and Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior - Photo Credit : GOAL\" class=\"wp-image-112617\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-112617\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 and Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior \u2013 Photo Credit : GOAL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In contrast, the club\u2019s attacking lineup remains secure. <strong>Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/strong> and <strong>Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior<\/strong> are seen as irreplaceable, with both 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