RealMadrid are reportedly looking to replace David Alaba with Sporting CP's 22-year-old center-back Goncalo Inacio. Alaba, 31, has been a star player at the Santiago Bernabeu since joining from Bayern Munich in 2021. The Austrian has made 90 appearances in all competitions, contributing five goals and eight assists. Most of these appearances came from the center back.
The former Bayern Munich man has made five appearances for Carlo Ancelotti's side this season, starting with five. However, Los Blancos is starting to plan for life after the Austrian contract expires in 2026. According to El Nacional Madrid is monitoring the progress of Goncalo Inacio.
The last player scored twice for Portugal 9-0 over Luxembourg in the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-finals. Inacio also lit up for Sporting, scoring nine goals in 102 games throughout the tournament. Moreover, the only recognized left-back in the current squad is Alaba. Despite the subsequent Pepe, Inacio will not be cheap, extending his contract with Sporting this year until 2027 and has a release clause of លាន 60 million.