David Alaba: “I feel very grateful for these five years”

[Mickey the Mouth]

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 23: David Alaba of Real Madrid is holding up a chair remembering his Champions League celebration in the past and waving goodbye to the supporters during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid v Athletic de Bilbao at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 23, 2026 in Madrid Spain (Photo by M Gracia Jimenez/Soccrates/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Real Madrid defender David Alaba spoke to RMTV and then to the media after playing his last match for the club in the 4-2 win over Athletic Club on Saturday night. He was asked about how he felt, to which he said: “I feel very grateful, not only for this moment but for these five years. I have grown as a player and as a person, with many successes. Even during injuries, this club has always been there for me and supported me. I feel it in my heart and I am very grateful. Thank you to everyone on the team, the staff, the coaches, the president, and the fans. I can’t express my feelings.”

Alaba on the chairs in the stands​

“It was a special moment when I lifted the chair. Seeing those chairs makes me feel very grateful for that special moment.”

Alaba on Real Madrid​

“It’s a special club, the greatest in the world. I’ve enjoyed these five years here, Real Madrid and the fans will always be in my heart. It’s a special part of my life. I’m very grateful, thank you.”

Alaba’s speech, thanking the fans​

“”I’m very shy. Thank you so much for everything. I’ve enjoyed five years so much because of you all. Thank you for the love and support; we were very successful together. Thank you for being there during a very difficult time in my career with my knee injury. Difficult. Really, thank you for everything. We continue celebrating with a legend and an incredible person… Dani Carvajal!

“Thank you for everything.”

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