David Alaba could be on the verge of one of the most unexpected chapters of his career.The former Bayern Munich and Real Madrid defender has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Udinese and is now close to joining the Serie A club on a free transfer.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Alaba and Udinese have agreed terms, with only the formal steps remaining before the deal can be completed.It would be a striking destination for a player who has spent much of his career at the very top of European football.Alaba, 34, became a free agent in June after his contract with Real Madrid expired, allowing him to join Udinese immediately without a transfer fee.The Austria international spent the last five seasons at the Bernabeu after leaving Bayern Munich, winning major honours with both clubs and establishing himself as one of his generation's most decorated defenders.23.00: (14.0) Turks&Caicos Islands (6.50) Montsserat (1.17)His final season in Madrid was disrupted by injury, but he still made 16 appearances across all competitions. In total, Alaba played 132 games for Real Madrid, scoring five goals and providing nine assists.His trophy cabinet tells the story of a career spent among Europe's elite: four Champions League titles and 10 Bundesliga crowns, among numerous other honours.##LINKED_NEWS_65615##There had been interest from some of Serie A's biggest clubs during the last transfer window, with reports linking Alaba with Inter, AC Milan and Juventus. Instead, it now appears Udinese are on the verge of landing the veteran defender.
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