Real Madrid land Chelsea a blow by completing a deal for world-class 28-year-old star

Transfer News: Chelsea set to lose out on David Alaba

According to transfer news from Sky Germany (h/t Metro), Chelsea are set to lose out on the signing of David Alaba. Real Madrid have finalised a deal for the Bayern Munich defender, which could just end hopes for other sides who also wanted him.

David Alaba confirmed earlier this year that he would be leaving Bayern Munich at the end of this season upon the expiry of his contract. While there were no hints of which would be his next club, the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Liverpool were interested in him.

Update Alaba: He has decided to decline the huge offer from Paris Saint-Germain, according to Sky sources. He also said no to Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea, who tried to convince him recently. His priority remains Spain: @realmadrid or @FCBarcelona #TransferUpdate @Sky_Marc pic.twitter.com/3cxS5B21rf

— Max Bielefeld (@Sky_MaxB) March 22, 2021

Chelsea view Alaba as a replacement for the ageing Thiago Silva, who is already 36. It had been reported that Thomas Tuchel had failed to convince Alaba to join the club and that the 28-year-old Austrian had also rejected the chance to sign for PSG.

Sky sources: David Alaba has agreed a 5 year contract until 2026 with @realmadrid. Barcelona is not an option anymore. Contract not signed yet, but will be in the next weeks 🔜📝✅ #TransferUpdate @Sky_Torben @Sky_Marc pic.twitter.com/jo7DIVjO8g

— Max Bielefeld (@Sky_MaxB) April 20, 2021

However, it has been reported that Alaba has agreed to a 5-year deal with Real Madrid. While the contract is not signed yet, that should be done in the coming weeks.

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Alaba has impressed during his long stay at Bayern but will leave the club as a free agent in the summer. It is now clear that he is set to join Real Madrid in a free transfer. Chelsea will feel hard done as they were also after the Austrian and will now have to look at other options.