David Alaba not looking to replace Sergio Ramos at Real Madrid

By Andrew Thompson


Printed: July 21, 2021 5:59 pm

Final Up to date: July 21, 2021 6:02 pm

Austrian worldwide David Alaba has formally began a brand new chapter in a superb profession as we speak when Actual Madrid confirmed the previous Bayern Munich stalwart as their newest signing on the Bernabeu.

Our new No.4️⃣!
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— Actual Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) July 21, 2021

Alaba brings a wealth of expertise and massive success throughout his time in Bavaria, spending 10-years as a key piece of the puzzle on the Allianz Area whereas making over 420-total appearances throughout all competitions and amassing twenty-seven items of silverware, together with two Champions League trophies.

“I made a decision to take the subsequent step in my profession. After all I acquired totally different affords however there was just one possibility and it was Actual Madrid. It is a dream come true, it’s the largest membership on this planet”

However headlines have been made upon his official announcement with the membership when Alaba was unveiled to be the brand new proprietor of the quantity 4 shit, previously owned by a sure Sergio Ramos.

Actual Madrid’s Spanish defender Sergio Ramos celebrates with Actual Madrid’s French defender Ferland Mendy after scoring through the Spanish league soccer match actual Actual Madrid CF in opposition to RCD Mallorca at on the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Valdebebas, on the outskirts of Madrid, on June 24, 2020. (Picture by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Picture by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP by way of Getty Photographs)

Ramos, now plying his trade with Paris Saint-Germain, was an iconic proprietor of the quantity and can absolutely go down in historical past as one of many membership’s biggest center-backs in its illustrious historical past However for Alaba, it was never about trying to replace his predecessor although he intends to do proper by the importance of the quantity.

“Hiya everybody, thanks very a lot for the nice and cozy welcome. At this time is a giant day in my profession and I’m very excited and proud to put on this shirt. I hope we might be very profitable collectively. Hala Madrid! I spoke with the membership in regards to the quantity they usually provided me 4. I feel there wasn’t another accessible. I do know what the quantity means, it’s an honour to put on it. Stress of the quantity 4 as a result of Ramos? Everybody is aware of what Ramos means to Actual Madrid. I’m motivated.”

Hypothesis will stay in regards to the function Alaba will play beneath Carlo Ancelotti, a supervisor he has beforehand performed beneath whereas at Bayern. Able to taking part in in midfield both centrally or on the left, at center-back, however most notably as a left-back, his signing might throw additional gas to the hearth relating to the way forward for Raphael Varane in addition to if he could slot into the middle of protection.