“This is the challenge I was looking for, I can’t wait to put on the jersey and score goals for Real Madrid”, added the new Real Madrid player.
After being presented as a new Real Madrid player, David Alaba spoke to the media for the first time in a virtual press conference. The Austrian player said: “It’s a dream come true for me. This is the biggest club in the world and I’m very proud to be here. All I can say is that I can’t wait to put on the jersey and score goals for Real Madrid”.


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“Firstly, I personally decided to take this move in my career, to grow as a player, but also as a person. I received several offers, but for me the only option was Real Madrid. This is a dream come true, the best club in the world and the biggest club in the world, and it’s the challenge that I was looking for”.

Number 4 jersey
“I spoke with the club about it. They offered me this number because there was no other number available and I know what this number means to the club. It’s an honour to wear it and it’s something which really motivates me. This number represents strength and leadership and I want to give it my all for this number”.