Hamburg are looking for more defensive strength after the recent start to the season and have shown respect for Real Madrid's great defender David Alaba.

As Bild reports, the Austrians may return to Germany very soon.

Alaba, having lost Real Madrid after the completion of the 2025/26 season, now has the status of a free agent. This allows Hamburg to sign a football player after the transfer window is closed.

The 34-year-old defender has been with the Madrid club for five years after moving from Bayern Munich. In one hour, he played 131 matches and won 11 trophies, including two Champions Leagues and two Spanish Championships.

Alabi's testimony could be a significant boost for Merlin Polcin's team, but a potential transfer could be a big deal. Of course, the Austrian's salary may be too high for the budget of Hamburg. The club also has to deal with his unfortunate health problems.

A more realistic alternative for the German team is Jannik Vestergaard. At the same time, Alabi’s situation is also related to Lazio and Mexican America.

At the same time, the football player continues to train individually, maintaining physical shape and preparing for a possible return to great football..